Destiny

People who follow God are a pretty zealous bunch. They aren't usually lazy about it. They aren't usually half-hearted about it. They're like pro-athletes: its what you do. People have been known to walk away from jobs, money, family - all to follow God. What is it about God that is so attractive? Probably, everything. Deep in my heart I have this urge, this desire to live life significantly. If I make a lot of money, great - maybe my kids will enjoy it. If they don't, someone will. If I survive the disease I've got, great! Maybe some day they'll find a lasting cure and method of control that works for everyone. But what's significant about my life in all of that? God. He's significant in all of it. I now know that I am meant to be more than a worker. My life is meant for significance - to change lives and turn light on all around. This is the life of a God-follower: to follow the One who satisfies and gives significance which isn't found in money, success, or survival. But rather significance is found in Him - His purpose and peace spread to others.

Before Jesus changed everything, there was his cousin - John the Baptist. He was a preacher, but a relevant one which means he wasn't long-winded. This is what he said: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." That's His whole message. My blog's bigger. (by the way, he didn't wear much either - clothes of camel hair and a leather belt - perhaps this visual added effect to his message). But His message had significance: it was truth, hope, encouragement, and challenge all at once. John wasn't calling half-hearted people to give up somethings, like, say stealing paperclips or bandwidth. He was calling for passionate people to change everything about themselves. Why? Because good times were coming - the kingdom of heaven: a place of belonging, community, and connection with God. Beats the desert where he lived. John the Baptist had a God-given destiny for His life, and His life had signficance: call people to the kingdom of heaven. That's the kind of significance I pray for: spreading hope and encouragement and love for God's glory.

Other things to consider: his Biblical destiny (Isaiah 40:3), his appearance, and his diet - the last two probably didn't matter as much as I think about my appearance and what I eat. Also, he had major doubts when he was in jail, his disciples left him, and followed Jesus. His destiny was done. He got answers to his questions, but am I willing to end significance in insignificance?