Does Your Life Have Meaning?
Yesterday I posted an article called “Are You Fulfilled in Life?” This post came from Mark 1:16-18 as Jesus invited Andrew and Simon to follow Him. It appeared to me that the only way to have true fulfillment in life was to answer the call of Jesus. To be one of Christ’s followers is indeed a satisfying and fulfilling experience. Yesterday, we asked the question “Are you fulfilled in life?” But today, I want to ask you “Does your life have meaning?”
How Your Life Can Have Meaning?
(v. 17) "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men."
One of my favorite stories from the corporate world is about the time Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Computers, offered the job of Apple CEO to John Skully. At the time, Skully was head of the Pepsi company. He was happy in his position there, so he politely declined Jobs' offer, telling him he wasn't at all interested in leaving Pepsi. Jobs looked Skully in the eye and said, "Are you telling me that you would rather sell sugared water for the rest of your life, when you could lead a company that will change the world?" The offer suddenly appealed to Skully. He left PepsiCo and took over Apple Computers.
It makes sense, doesn't it? All things being equal, wouldn't you rather have a job with significance than one without? Of course you would. This is built into us — we want to accomplish something worthwhile with our lives.
That's why Jesus' call to Andrew and Simon is so compelling. He told them instead of fishing for fish, they could be fishing for men. Fishing wasn't a bad profession — in fact, it was a crucial part of the Galilean economy. Providing food so that a community can sustain itself is an important contribution. But Jesus promised them something even more. Follow me, and you'll catch men. Your won't spend your life merely supporting the local economy, you'll invest your life building the world's community. You'll change lives.
This is the heart of the promise that Jesus makes to everyone. Follow me, and your life will go from mediocrity to meaning. He will help you find significance you never knew before.
Just a Thought!
Will
How Your Life Can Have Meaning?
(v. 17) "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men."
One of my favorite stories from the corporate world is about the time Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Computers, offered the job of Apple CEO to John Skully. At the time, Skully was head of the Pepsi company. He was happy in his position there, so he politely declined Jobs' offer, telling him he wasn't at all interested in leaving Pepsi. Jobs looked Skully in the eye and said, "Are you telling me that you would rather sell sugared water for the rest of your life, when you could lead a company that will change the world?" The offer suddenly appealed to Skully. He left PepsiCo and took over Apple Computers.
It makes sense, doesn't it? All things being equal, wouldn't you rather have a job with significance than one without? Of course you would. This is built into us — we want to accomplish something worthwhile with our lives.
That's why Jesus' call to Andrew and Simon is so compelling. He told them instead of fishing for fish, they could be fishing for men. Fishing wasn't a bad profession — in fact, it was a crucial part of the Galilean economy. Providing food so that a community can sustain itself is an important contribution. But Jesus promised them something even more. Follow me, and you'll catch men. Your won't spend your life merely supporting the local economy, you'll invest your life building the world's community. You'll change lives.
This is the heart of the promise that Jesus makes to everyone. Follow me, and your life will go from mediocrity to meaning. He will help you find significance you never knew before.
Just a Thought!
Will
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