Day 297 Story

But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of His heart through all generations. Psalm 33:11

Guess what--time really does seem to move faster and faster the older you get. It's comforting to know that my time on earth is not the whole story, or even a pinprick of the story. God’s story—His plan for the world—is continually unfolding, and everyone has a role to play.

I'm also thankful that I'm part of God’s story! God chose to give people temporary charge of the planet, and as Christ's followers we are temporarily in charge as God’s ambassadors—His personal representatives and messengers to enlarge his place in the hearts and minds of people. With these duties also come responsibility and accountability....there really will be a judgment day when we will have to give an account for our stewardship.

I'm thankful that we are not just another lemming in a crowd of 7 billion who are on the way to the end of the cliff! What God said to Jeremiah applies to every person on earth: “Before you were born, I knew you; before you were born, I set you apart” (Jeremiah 1:5).

In God’s story, you matter SO much! We may not be able to see beyond the current chapter of how our lives play out in His story. But as Christ-followers, I do know this: our most important tasks involve doing the necessary things that lead to growth in our relationship with Jesus so that we can, in ever-increasing fashio,n reflect Jesus in all we do.

In this way, we pass on this unfolding story of what God has done and what He is doing in the world to following generations. Then, at the end of our days, we can be greatfully assured that we have kept God’s story moving along.