I love this story…the noted English architect, Sir Christopher Wren, was supervising the construction of a magnificent cathedral in London. A journalist thought it would be interesting to interview some of the workers, so he chose three and asked them this question, “What are you doing?”
The first replied, “I’m cutting stone for 10 shillings a day.” The next answered, “I’m putting in 10 hours a day on this job.” But the third said, “I’m helping Sir Christopher Wren construct one of London’s greatest cathedrals.” (Source Unknown)
Two of the workers were just doing a job. The third was doing something significant.
Maybe this week we ought to ask ourselves that same question: “What am I doing?” Am I just tilting at windmills, pursuing wealth, holding my breath until retirement, or engaging in the real battle for the souls of men and women?
This past Sunday as Pastor Jason considered the life of Caleb, he urged us all to wholly follow the Lord: claim His promises, embrace challenges, and choose significance.
In the context of a believer’s life, significance is our reward for living a life of intentionality. We choose to cultivate a meaningful life by ignoring ourselves and choosing to serve one another.
We can make a dollar, or we can make a difference.
Caleb was such an incredible role model. He did not fight meaningless fights. He chose his battles and then gave it all he had. He looked forward to a challenge. He would choose the tough stuff because he knew that the victory would help yield him a life of spiritual substance.
No one can name even one of the ten spies that returned with a negative report. Joshua and Caleb are the names we know. They are the ones that claimed victory in Jesus’ name.
So, what are you (and I) doing?
Let’s spend the week pursuing objectives that are bigger than we are. Let’s declare that if God doesn’t show up, we are not moving. But if He does (and He will!) let’s methodically step in His footprints and do the things that are hard, but meaningful.
That is a life of significance.
The first replied, “I’m cutting stone for 10 shillings a day.” The next answered, “I’m putting in 10 hours a day on this job.” But the third said, “I’m helping Sir Christopher Wren construct one of London’s greatest cathedrals.” (Source Unknown)
Two of the workers were just doing a job. The third was doing something significant.
Maybe this week we ought to ask ourselves that same question: “What am I doing?” Am I just tilting at windmills, pursuing wealth, holding my breath until retirement, or engaging in the real battle for the souls of men and women?
This past Sunday as Pastor Jason considered the life of Caleb, he urged us all to wholly follow the Lord: claim His promises, embrace challenges, and choose significance.
In the context of a believer’s life, significance is our reward for living a life of intentionality. We choose to cultivate a meaningful life by ignoring ourselves and choosing to serve one another.
We can make a dollar, or we can make a difference.
Caleb was such an incredible role model. He did not fight meaningless fights. He chose his battles and then gave it all he had. He looked forward to a challenge. He would choose the tough stuff because he knew that the victory would help yield him a life of spiritual substance.
No one can name even one of the ten spies that returned with a negative report. Joshua and Caleb are the names we know. They are the ones that claimed victory in Jesus’ name.
So, what are you (and I) doing?
Let’s spend the week pursuing objectives that are bigger than we are. Let’s declare that if God doesn’t show up, we are not moving. But if He does (and He will!) let’s methodically step in His footprints and do the things that are hard, but meaningful.
That is a life of significance.
Sherry Worel
Sherry Worel is a Bible teacher at heart and lives a life of ministry. She’s been involved at Coast Hills teaching Women’s LIFE, Bible studies, online courses, devotionals, participating in Upstream conversations, and much more. Having a love for education, Sherry has over 50 years of teaching experience with schools, churches, and mission agencies. As well as earning her Master’s at Talbot Seminary, she rounded out her education with 35 years as Head of School at Stoneybrooke Christian School. Sherry is happiest with a book or fishing pole in hand.