If I could get to the end of my days and be able to say one simple phrase then there would not be a single person on the earth who could say that they were happier or more fulfilled than me; they would not be able to say that they had accomplished more than me. No matter who they were, or what they have done, they could never surpass me in honor, worth, or deed. So what is the glorious accomplishment that I could acclaim to, position of prominence I attained, or the amount of wealth that I accumulated to be able to say that I have reached the pinnacle of human existence and accomplishment?
The simple phrase that I could say at the end of my days that summarizes it all would be this:
“I have obeyed God.”
So many have made lofty goals and measure their worth through the achievement of said
goals. Others gain their worth through debased means like comparison and unhealthily competing with everyone else in their small spheres of influence. They may not be the best, but they comfort themselves that they are not as bad as somebody else. So many get lost in their pursuit of doing something grand for God that they stop pursuing God Himself. So many well-intentioned people spend their lives chasing after what God has already provided for them. Your worth is found in God. Your destiny and purpose are found on the path of pursuing God, not on the path of pursuing your destiny. God has given us so many things in the Bible that we can start obeying right now. We can practice our obedience daily and seek God daily. The reason no one could surpass you if you could say that simple phrase is because God ultimately is the only judge. He is the only one qualified to tell you your worth and the value of your life. And the only thing He requests of us is to willingly obey Him. He has your best interests at heart. You will never obey God to your own detriment. It may look and feel unappealing at the time but God always has your best in mind. God is a good God. God is a good Father. God is Love. What indication has God ever given that He would do anything to you, through you, or for you that would cause destruction, death, or pain in your life? At every turn God is showing and proving His great love for us. He did not withhold His only begotten son from us, how will He not freely give us all things for our benefit. We are His kids, and He laid everything on the line for us. All that He asks in return is for you to believe in Him, have faith in Him, and trust Him wholly and completely enough to willingly obey Him. This is the second reason that no one could surpass you in happiness or fulfillment, because there is no one more happy or fulfilled then they who obey God. It is impossible for anyone, regardless of what they have done to surpass you. Others may achieve the same status and hear “well done my good and faithful servant” but none can go beyond that. We are charged with one simple task on this earth: obedience. In closing, Lets read 1 John 5:1-5 (TPT):
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Messiah is God’s spiritual child and has been fathered by God himself. And everyone who loves Father God loves his children as well. This is how we can be sure that we love the children of God: by having a passionate love for God and by obedience to his commands. True love for God means obeying his commands, and his commands don’t weigh us down as heavy burdens. You see, every child of God overcomes the world, for our faith is the victorious power that triumphs over the world. So who are the world conquerors, defeating its power? Those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God. -1 John 5:1-5
God bless,
Jake
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