Meet Grant MacQuilkan

I'm sure Emmitt Smith would not be introduced as follows: “Most rushing yards in NFL history, three Super Bowl championships, and MVP of his high school football team!” Why would anyone care to include a junior championship when describing John McEnroe’s tennis accomplishments? While being MVP on a high school football team or even receiving a junior trophy might seem fantastic on our resumes, it really isn’t worth mentioning in these guys' bios.

So what is your greatest accomplishment? In today’s Scripture Jesus is telling his disciples that although they have just had fun doing pretty unbelievable things that probably attracted a lot of attention, nothing compares to the fact that they were “bought at a price.” (1 Corinthians 6:20) They were no longer doomed to eternal hell, but had free access to the throne room of God as His sons and daughters!

Being a parent, verse 21 makes me smile. When my kids are overjoyed by a little accomplishment, I enjoy their celebration, and it's easy to rejoice with them. It's also easy, however, to get caught up in desiring accomplishments that mean very little, rather than what counts for eternity. I can remember being thrilled when my kids prayed and asked Jesus to be their Lord. I can also remember being elated when they were named all-state or won a state championship. I imagine if my kids were not walking with the Lord, the athletic honors would not mean much. Yet, if you saw me on the sidelines of one of their games, you would think that even one bad call from the ref might have eternal consequences!

We live in a crazy and uncertain time both politically and economically.  There are many reasons to be stressed out. Today, however, consider how awesome it is that your name is “recorded in heaven.” You are a child of the King and will live with Him forever! If you have not asked Jesus to be your Lord, or don't know what that means, please pursue that today with someone who has. There is nothing that even comes close!