About 2 years ago, I read on the life of Jim Elliot. This guy, out of the desire to bring the gospel to those who have never heard it, lost his life keeping his promise that he would not save himself by killing those he and his companions had sought out in Jesus' name. He died while his only child was still a toddler, away from his home, in the community of Aucans.
Whenever I experience difficulties, and when I get confused on what really matters in this life, I remember this guy, who remained focused on his calling, his mission, and the work he believes God intended for him to do.
Compared to what he went through, mine is nothing. So what right do I have to complain?
The things we presently have are just on loan to us, ours only to manage temporarily. When our physical bodies die, the material wealth dies with it. But the result of the life we lived - our character - we shall carry with us. So says one "the most important things in this world are not things, but relationships". Give and share as much as you can, of yourself and what you have, to every single soul, every chance you get. Take care of every relationship. The reward is priceless.
He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.-
JIM ELLIOT
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