When one of the richest men of the 20th century died, many people asked, “How much did he leave?” Finally it would be public just how rich he was. Answer: He left it all.
All? Hmmm. Somehow that seems to indicate that we all leave behind the same—ALL. But then again, exactly what do we leave?
How much are you leaving . . . to your children?
More important question . . . What are you leaving to your children?
What will they remember?
Money? (until it is spent)
Things? (until they fade and break)
Or is there something far more valuable about you that they should remember?
What did your life stand for, to your children?
They will acknowledge what was important to you when you go.
But they will remember only what was different about you.
And they will practice in their lives only what you lived out with conviction.
So what do you really want to leave?
How about something that will outlast you and your children?
How about something you can share with your children after we’ve all left this place?
How about a relationship with Jesus, that makes all the difference now, and that lasts forever.
How about making sure you and your children will “BE THERE” together on the other side.
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