Thank you, Jesus

Last night, Arielle Clark arrived home from ministry to the orphans in Zambia.  There were piles of people waiting for her arrival and to welcome her home after 8 weeks of ministry.  What a fantastic time it was to see family and friends reunited.  There is a love that comes from Jesus that is beyond words.  I watched as her friends hugged her and cried tears or joy.

And as watched her grandparents hug and kiss her I realized something special about serving Jesus.  We do not live this life just us or just for our generation for that matter.  Being a follower of Jesus means having an eternal perspective on the the kingdom of God.  It is not selfish and it means having your eye on two, three, even ten generations beyond us.  Her grandparents (both sets) are dear saints and they were looking at the fruit of their labor.  They were seeing with their own eyes that the legacy of following Jesus and serving others is being passed on and will continue to be passed on for many more generations.  The bonus is that it is extending way beyond one individual's sphere of influence.  The love of Christ is being multiplied and will continue to be multiplied - even impacting many nations and many tribes for the sake of God's eternal plan.

So, as you live your life, as you raise your children or even as you love your grandkids, please remember that the impact of Christ in you is way bigger than today's successes or failures.  It's eternal and international.  

Welcome home, Arielle.  You are a very special young lady and may generations and nations continue to be changed by the power of His Spirit through your life.