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The single most important thing a leader can give their best people isn\u2019t perks or even money; it\u2019s a goal worth their time. That is an important point. Whether we accept the role or not, as Christians we are leaders. As Christians, we are watched, and people decide whether what we say we believe in is worth investing in.<\/p>\n
So, the question is: Do we give them a goal worth their time?<\/p>\n
Hebrews 13:7<\/strong>, \u201cRemember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.\u201d<\/p>\n What does your life say about your beliefs? I have written a lot about how precious time is. We don\u2019t get do-overs for wasted time. That isn\u2019t to say downtime is wasted, but is it intentional? Right now, I am more interested in uptime. What do we say to the world about how we use productive time to reflect a life worth living?<\/p>\n 2 Timothy 2:15,<\/strong> \u201cDo your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.\u201d<\/p>\n I remember reading that Christ isn\u2019t just preparing a place for us but preparing us for that place. To me, that means the life we are living right now as aliens on this planet has meaning. The way we live here and now is preparation for eternity.<\/p>\n When people watch us go about our everyday lives, do they see something worth aspiring to? Is it appealing to them? How do we handle disappointment and setbacks? Do we interact with strangers and those in need with compassion and grace? How do we celebrate success? Do we see it as a reflection of our achievements or as the natural outcome of a greater plan?<\/p>\n Romans 8:28,<\/strong> \u201cAnd we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n We cannot always be happy; happiness is conditional. But we can be joyful. We can choose to see life unfolding predictably, even when we do not know the outcome. True followers know the outcome is in our best interest, even when it does not align with our plan.<\/p>\n We have an inner strength that gives us confidence in our abilities and keeps us from being dependent on others. We don\u2019t compete with others because our plans differ from theirs. That is not to say we aren\u2019t competitive, but that we see value in both winning and losing. Both have lessons worth learning.<\/p>\n Is there a calmness in our everyday life that is enviable? Is Christ merely a mythical figure who promises life after death, or is He real in the life I am living today? Does my life have meaning and value, or is it merely temporary and difficult to endure?<\/p>\nThe Answer<\/h2>\n