Rosa Parks was one of the first African Americans to stand up for her civil rights. One day while riding on a bus she refused to move to the back when asked to do so. Her belief in her self-worth and personal rights were challenged so she chose to say no. Many say that her actions were key to beginning the civil rights movement in our nation. Her decision to challenge the status quo was never done with the idea of starting a movement but were simply a response to personal convictions.
I believe it to be the desire of most of us to live in such a way as to impact the world around us. We all hope that our presence and actions in some way make a positive contribution to others and life in general. The fear that we all have is that we will come and go and no mark will be left by our life. An even worse thought is the possibility that no one will notice or care that we are gone.
The truth is that few of us will make a life’s impact that is recognized by great numbers of people. However, it is important to remember that the significance of the mark that we leave is not necessarily measured by its scope and historical impact. The greatest measurement of impact is how our lives measure up in the eyes of God.
A life’s impact is at its greatest point when it glorifies God. If God is glorified by our actions and attitudes, we have made our greatest contribution. The degree to which God chooses to make know this fact is up to Him. Our actions may sometimes impact one person or thousands or even world history. However, we must always remember the significance of our lives is not measured by history books or by the reactions of others. As it has been so well said, “We live for audience of one.” It is here and only here that significance as human beings is gained or lost!
16For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.
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