“He preached his own funeral.” This was a statement made by our Senior Pastor, John, at a recent funeral. John was describing the man’s life, legacy and godly character. This statement has haunted me the past several days. Why? Because I wonder what kind of legacy I am leaving. Thoughts race through my mind, “Am I truly leading my wife?” “Do I spend enough time with Jace?” “Am I really home when I am home…or is my mind somewhere else?” “Do I truly care about the students in my ministry and invest in them relationally and spiritually, or does the program consume me?” “Am I truly Christ-like?” “Does my life bring and preach the Good News and the Resurrection?” “Am I learning enough?”
This funeral was amazing. The stories shared were funny and touching at the same time. Really, this man’s life proved to the world that he was a great disciple, husband, father, grandfather, church member and employee. I was inspired at a funeral, but I also know the amount of work it takes to be true disciple and good husband and father. May God grant me the courage to love God with all that I’ve got, love people, follow Jesus, love and lead my wife, invest in my children, and help lead the local body of Christ.
