14:9,10 " 'Truly I say to you, wherever the gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be spoken of in memory of her.' Then Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went off to the chief priests in order to betray Him to them."
Jesus proclaims the legacy of the loving servant followed in the narrative by the legacy of the evil betrayer.
Nichole Nordeman's song "Legacy" is a favorite of mine (here's the music video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0S0ep-QsNI). We should be mindful of what kind of legacy we leave behind. Before you think I'm talking about focusing on immortality rather than service, hear me out. What would you want people to say about you at your funeral service? "Dave was an entrepreneur... a gifted artist... exceedingly intelligent... devoted to his family... These are all good things, but do they matter most? How about "Dave was dedicated to the Lord. The evidence of God's mercy, grace, and strength were made apparent in Dave's life." That is what we should strive for. It's OK to want people to remember you, just make sure that what they remember is Christ.
Lord, help me to leave a legacy of Your love. Help me to be a memorial for You and Your plan.
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