01 Nov Goal of Greatness
“If you’re a street sweeper, be a great street sweeper for God.”
These are the words that saved a street sweeper in Siberia from suicide, and launched him into the leadership of a church and authoring a book. He saw for the first time that what he did was important to God. Whatever you’re doing, recognize that God is in the middle of it and excel.
On earth we measure greatness by the amount of toys in your backyard bank account. But there is a measuring stick that God uses that is different, that makes every human qualify for greatness.
Matthew 5:19 “Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”
Every human has God-like qualities. Every human has a destiny on earth.
Every human is eternal and has the right to heaven through faith in the blood sacrifice of Jesus for their sins. Once that relationship with God is established, then God’s GPS can function in every human and guide them from where they are to where they were designed to be. Your dreams say a lot about where you were designed to go.
Jesus did not reprove His disciples when they discussed among themselves who was the greatest, but instead He showed them the way to be great. In simple terms, He used the master key of service. It is actually the very heart of our economy and religion.
If you provide a value to others, then you will be valued in return. Discover some of the many ways you can provide value to others and you will find a place of greatness in this life and the life to come.
Matthew 20:26 “Not so shall it be among you; but whoever desires to be great among you shall be your servant…”
Kevin