Simply a Christian
Luke 16:19-31
World-renowned doctor. Hot-shot attorney. Superstar athlete. Singing sensation. Consummate actor/actress.
During the course of your life, was it once your dream to become one of the occupations listed above? For me, it was to be a hot-shot attorney and to be the first black, first female president. I wanted everyone to know who I was. I believed that being rich and famous would solve all of my problems and I would be on easy street. But, by watching the very public lives of those in the limelight, I’ve realized that even though they may be rich and famous, that doesn’t exclude them from having problems. There are so many who turn to drugs to deal with the pressure. Some have emotional breakdowns, some resort to theft, and some just simply end their lives because they can’t deal with all the pressure.
I’m nowhere near being famous, nor do I want to be. When I’m introduced to someone, I don’t have a list of accomplishments and accreditations that I ramble off in hopes of impressing them. I simply say my name is Renee Williams, and I am a Christian. No more, no less. I don’t flaunt my accomplishments (what few there are) because I don’t want, nor do I need, the praise of men. All that I do is for God’s glory and honor. No earthly reward is greater than the heavenly award we’ll receive on that great day when we are accepted into our eternal home with God.
Everything else will pale in comparison to the mansion, robe and crown that is waiting for us if we only serve God and obey His commands.
Now, there is nothing wrong with aspiring to do better. I still have dreams and aspirations, but they all involve serving God, spreading His message, and furthering His kingdom. No matter what happens in your life, if your dreams don’t come true and you end up working a job you said you never would, never be ashamed! Do your job to the best of your ability and always conduct yourself in a manner pleasing to God. Even though He is the Son of God and left His home in glory, Jesus came down and performed acts of servitude, with the most recognized act being that of Him washing His disciples feet (John 13:5-15). When Jesus came to earth, He could’ve done any job and been anything that He wanted to, but He chose to be a carpenter. His main reason, though, for coming to earth was “to be about His Father’s business” (Luke 2:49). This should be our main focus in life also.
Simply a Christian. No more, no less. All that we ever need to be.
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