In a few weeks, I'll be travelling to Honduras to speak at the Great Commission Latin America Easter Conference. My topic is "Leaving a Legacy". The theme comes from 2 Timothy 2:2- "You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others." (The Apostle Paul to his younger mentor, Timothy)
When I think of leaving a legacy, I think of not just people remembering certain things about a person, but of those memories inspiring people to continue the journey. As a father, I had/have a narrow window of opportunity to pass on to my 4 children the important things in life as far as God's overall purpose for saving us is concerned. This in no way means that they are to adopt and pursue my giftedness, methods or passions for specific ministries. But I feel it does mean that I not only teach the foundational things concerning God's will, which is universal to all believers, and also demonstrate it by my actions as an example. My dream is that they utilize their own God-given giftedness and strenghts to continue to fulfill God's purposes. This is what I live for- to pass on to others the things God has taught me through my mentors about living a life fully devoted to Him. I believe it's imperative for every Christ follower to practice 2 Tim. 2:2. If you think differently and have biblical support shoot it my way.
So here's a question- what do you think it means to leave a legacy? Do you have any cool modern day examples of this? By the way, leaving a legacy is not only a spiritual/biblical issue. I had the priviledge of performing a funeral service last year for a Columbian born doctor who influenced the medical world and left a legacy that I know many will continue to live out through his example and passion. Hooty