Eternal Thoughts

As everyone is now aware via television, radio, and newspapers, three very famous, and very influential people passed from this world. Many people are mourning their "legacy". Many people are mourning their "talents". Many people are mourning the loss of their "friend". But it has me thinking some rather deep thoughts this morning. As they passed from this fleeting world, did they enter eternity with Jesus? Ultimately, that is the only thing that matters.

These famous peoples contributions to our world entertainment culture has molded us as a society. You hear a phrase and you think of that person. You hear a clip of music and instantly you are transported back in time to a memory of your childhood. They brought a lot of good to our lives...and I'm sure a lot of grievances as well. But what shape was their soul in?

Generations will rise up and time will pass, and these famous people will either be epitomized or forgotten. This is the trend of all people through all time. Just read the Bible. There were many many people mentioned in the Bible only by the description "a certain man" or "a certain woman". They weren't named by name because the things in their lives had little or no impact on the bigger picture. Then there were those that were mentioned by name who changed the course of history (Jael, Ruth, Joshua, Caleb) and there were those who were so impacted by God and our Lord Jesus that they were given new names (Abraham, Peter, Paul).

It saddens me to hear of the things that one of these famous people were accused of (even caught in the act of doing perhaps). He was apparently a confused and tortured soul. He seemed to be conforming to a way that seemed strange to us. He seemed to be searching for something or Someone...but did he ever find what or Who he was looking for? In those last moments, did he confess of his sins, of his wayward life, and give his heart to the only One who could give him everything? I don't know. No one may ever know. These things were between only two people, this famous person and the Almighty God.

So I contemplate today...Do I want to be remembered for the good things I did (works) or the bad decisions I made and was forgiven of? Or do I want to be impacted by the All Powerful, Ever-Encompassing, Almighty Jehovah Jireh God? Will I be a person that will take that change and let others see this Light that shines from within? I don't know if I'll be remembered once I am gone from this world. I don't know if I'll have a legacy to to leave. But when I'm walking those streets of gold beside the crystal sea, with my Saviour by my side, nothing that I say or do or am on this earth will matter other than did I do what He asked of me.