What Can I Do to be Considered "Important?"

We see success- the rich and famous all around us. Some are in trouble, and some are being praised for their work, beauty, or just for being them. Do you ever wish you were "notable?"
Do you ever think that once you are gone from this earth that no one will remember you? Do you wish you could do something worthwhile that would make you worth remembering?

Elizabeth Taylor just died...she will be remembered for years to come because of who she was, and for her body of work in film. Micky Mantle, the star of the New York Yankees, has been dead for years, but will be remembered for another generation because of his body of work. I guess that for many of us, because of what we see in the news, and on TV we probably wish that we lived lives that would be considered 'important' or 'worth remembering'.

Today I read an article by J.Vernon McGee (even he is one of those peopel who will be remembered for years), but his comments made me think....in a nutshell...

The most important thing to be remembered for - the most important thing you can do in this life is....tell someone about the saving grace of Jesus. I think he is right. Is there anything more important?(Yes I know the ONE MOST IMPORTANT thing is that we be saved- you do that for yourself....)

Will you be remembered after you pass on - will you have made some mark on the life of at least one person by telling them about the saving grace of Jesus?

I think that is a great thought!!!

Even if I do not feel that I can actually 'tell' the story of Jesus - His life, death, burial and resurrection - and the salvation He offers....I can help someone else tell it! How much would you give to send someone on a mission trip (across town, or around the world) on a mission trip so that they can present the message of salvation?

If you can't go...can you give money (big money - that is right - not a little offering) to send someone to the 'mission field.'

Have you done that one, most important thing in life....to make your life worthwhile....tell someon about Jesus!!

(Thanks Dr. McGee for the thought!)