There is an old saying that goes “Only one life will soon be past. Only what’s done for Christ will last.” As we grow older it is natural to look back and reflect on what we have accomplished in our lives. We think about our childhood, our youth, our career, and our family. Did we make the right decisions at each crossroad of our lives? And as believers in Christ, we also think about our calling. Did we do everything that God called us to do?
In this month’s story, Regi reflects on his calling and asks another important question: Will there be someone to carry the mission forward into the next generation? Have I succeeded, with God’s help, in raising up someone who can keep my vision alive? It’s an important question to ask ourselves. Have you accomplished everything that God called you to accomplish? Is there someone who can carry your vision forward for the next generation? If you have children, think about how you can inspire them to build on what you are leaving them. If you don’t have biological children, perhaps there are young people you have mentored, and poured your life into. Maybe you have creative gifts and you will leave behind a legacy of creativity to others.
Whatever gifts God has given you, take time to reflect on how you have stewarded them. Rather than burying your talents, look for ways to multiply your talents. If your gift is teaching, use your gift to impart knowledge and understanding to others. If your gift is art or music, use your gift to enrich the lives of others while you are here on earth. If you have a gift of financial stewardship and generosity, use it to bless others and to advance the Kingdom of Heaven here on earth. See Romans 12:6-8 for more examples of how to use your gifts. These gifts are summed up in Romans 12:10 “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.”
We rejoice that the brothers and sisters in India are devoted to one another. It gives us a wonderful example to follow in our own lives. Thank you for your faithfulness in partnering with us. We could never do what we are doing without your prayers and financial support.
Blessings in the Wonderful Name of Jesus,
Thomas