Reading: Ecclesiastes 6:12; 7:1-2, For who knows what is good for a man in life, during the few and meaningless days he passes through like a shadow? Who can tell him what will happen under the sun after he is gone? 1 A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth. 2 It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of every man; the living should take this to heart.
As told by Pastor Bruce Porter from the Columbine Massacre:
I received a call from the Coroner confirming that Rachel [Scott] had been positively identified and was indeed deceased. It was very difficult delivering that news, and we spent several hours praying and weeping with the family members who had assembled in their home. Pictures of Rachel adorned the living room. She was such a beautiful 17-year-old! We spent time praying together, and seeking our Father's merciful comfort. We heard from eyewitness accounts of other surviving students that when Rachel was confronted by one of the gunmen, she gave a bold testimony of her faith. The killer asked her, "Do you believe in God?!!" She boldly answered, "Yes I do!" She was instantly gunned down. This evening we joined another church in holding a memorial service for Rachel and the other students killed or wounded. Over 1,500 people attended. Never before have we seen such an open hunger for God in the young people of this community!
At first read, this passage of Scripture seems somewhat morbid. But, how many people search for the meaning of life at a feast or a party? Almost everyone reflects, considers and searches for the meaning of life at a funeral. You may not know or recognize the name “Rachel Scott” but, with only 17 years behind her, her life truly was a “few… days”, yet, her “name”, her reputation, her testimony left an indelible mark. I’m sure, just like this passage states, she had no comprehension what “will happen under the sun after [she] is gone”. Hundreds came to the Lord from her testimony and through her death.
Challenge: Leave an indelible mark for the cause of Christ today. Let today be the day that would exemplify exactly how you would want to be remembered. Let everything you do today reflect those characteristics.
REVIEW
How did you leave an indelible mark for the cause of Christ today?
How did you live out the characteristics of how you want to be remembered
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