What Will Last?
by David Cross
Even the most magnificent specimen of tree eventually dies and decays, but the fruit and seeds that it has borne during its lifetime have lasting importance as they become the visible legacy of that tree. A healthy tree leaves vibrant progeny.
Whatever we have felt our significance to have been in our lives, our earthly bodies will all eventually return to the earth and decay. Whatever physical stature we have felt we attained in our work or ministry, we will one day all just be dust again.
But Jesus tells us that those who are in Him have the opportunity to leave a unique and eternal spiritual legacy, namely the fruit of the Spirit that has grown in us during our earthly lives, through our obedience to Jesus.
In fact, Jesus tells us in this verse that it is the very reason for which He has chosen us, that we might be fruit-bearers, releasing a demonstration and a legacy of His character in this troubled world. What an amazing privilege!
David Cross David is part of the Executive Leadership of Ellel Ministries, with particular responsibility for the Ellel centres in Western Europe. He is married to Denise and they have three grown up children and eight grandchildren. David has been a civil engineer and ski-touring instructor in the Highlands of Scotland. He is passionate about the teaching and practice of the healing and deliverance ministry of Jesus and has written several books: Soul Ties, Trapped by Control, God’s Covering, The Dangers of Alternative Ways to Healing(co-authored with John Berry), an A to Z Guide to the Healing Ministry, What`s Wrong with Human Rights? and, most recently, God`s Way out of Depression. You can follow a daily thought from David on Twitter: @dmcross62
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