All That Matters
“Material possessions, winning scores, and great reputations are meaningless in the eyes of the Lord, because He knows what we really are and that is all that matters.” ~ John Wooden
What truly matters? Is it wealth? Fame? Power? Success? There are many who would say a resounding “Yes!” to those and other words that speak of importance and self glory. However, is that what truly matters?
We all know that Jesus would say — has always said — that the answer is no. Wealth, fame, power, success, and any other splendor is all a part of the world and, while it might provide someone with a certain degree of smug satisfaction, is temporal. It doesn’t last. It will come crashing down one day.
What lasts, what is truly important, is our Lord and our response to the Lord’s love for us. The requested response is service of our brothers and sisters. Jesus wants us to humbly care for one another, to love one another, to look out for the good of one another, and to help keep one another on the path that leads to the Kingdom.
FAITH ACTION: Does God truly matter to you or have other things or people taken His place? It might be time to consider going to confession to remedy that relationship with Him.