Legacy of Passing It On

Testimony of life; it's found not in accomplishments rather investments, and no, not the financial kinds either.  Legacies endure as result of those whose lives remembered, cherished, leading the way for others with integrity and regularity.  What appears most evident to this heart, the best testimonies of life are filled with passion led not of their own volition, rather of one more magnificent than they; God.  Understand that God does not call all to impoverished life of self denial, for many He leads the way to abundance rightly dispensed at His will for His kingdom, His works, just because others are not called to such abundance in life, it isn't because they could not handle the wealth, rather that their wealth is of a different nature, still holy, pure and powerful, appearing depraved to worldly eyes.

Here lies the mystery.  For all who follow God on the narrow way, He provides fortune and joy.  His, for His purpose.  It struck me many years ago that Jesus Christ was the ultimate 'homeless' as He walked the earth He created.  No bank account, no 'home; of his own, no bed, no 'job'.  In fact, he left the 'security' of His place of honor next to His Father, to descend to eventual abuse and death at the hands of those He created.

I marvel and am inspired by men who lived with passion and humility at the direction of our God.  Having been blessed, my life crossing theirs, it has been rich discovery of the deepest means to joy for this heart.  Obedience and life lived in the shadows of the Almighty God for His glory alone.

I have seen men share 'in memory' of their earthly father with ways unfolding the reality of a life of faith, as one who lived a life of honor in the wake of God's leading.  Men whose passions and commitment enriched the lives of those who knew them.  Loving men whose character seemed untarnished, though they would speak otherwise.  Such is the life of men of meaningful legacy.  If allowed, their lives dramatically change the lives of those encountering them.  The worldly counterfeit celebrates the talented, stunningly attractive, and entertaining, but these eyes long to see the pure passion of regular men doing incredible works with the power of our God.

No, you probably don't know of the men I speak, but I believe if you look carefully, you too will discover those of whom I speak.  The real deal, the real heroes.  Will you take time to honor them instead of the counterfeits?  Let them know today how they inspire you before it is too late.  Do as they do continuing their legacy of passion and love for those they knew, you being one, the legacy of passing it on to others.