How do you want to be remembered?
Have you made any plans that will ensure a legacy that continues to make a vital difference in the lives of others even after you've died?
And how is your life making a difference now in such a way that others can see your imprint in both the world and in the lives of others?
It is this final question that gained new inspiration last night when I watched my teacher, mentor and friend, Peter Storey, preach at the Reconciling Ministries Network conference in San Antonio. Listen to his words that begin at 1:32.
As I listened to his sermon last night, I thought about the ways in which his faith, courage and conviction made a vital difference in the apartheid years in South Africa. I thought about how he put his life on the line time and again in response to his baptism vows to resist whatever forms of evil and oppression present themselves in the world. I thought about the witness of his dear wife who was remembered by saying, "I never asked God to keep him safe. I always asked God to keep him faithful." But then I kept on thinking about how many people his life has inspired to live in a similar way.
How many people are willing to bravely resist oppression in the church and the world because of him - his life and his witness?
And then I decided that I'd love to be remembered for being courageous, faithful and brave...all because of Jesus.
What about you? How do you want to be remembered? What will your legacy be?
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