Would you like to be chosen and famous?

  During this time period also known as the Olympic Games we have seen many of both kinds of individuals. Athletes who were previously chosen to represent their countries as well as those who have demonstrated to be the top performers and who are also attractive enough to become famous (whether it is for their performance, punctuation, the medals they win, or the fans they draw in). I can imagine how awesome it must feel to be acclaimed; ah, to be chosen as “the best from the best,” and then prove it in front of myriads of viewers who cheer, even from their homes. But in order to be chosen, you really should discipline and work hard with barely any rest, lest you lose the opportunity.

That is the way it is in this world we live in. If we want to be chosen we have to work really hard and practice over and over until we reach perfection. That is why it is so sad that in spite our efforts sometimes we do not even get a medal made of paper. Nevertheless simply qualifying to be on the Olympic Team is a prize in itself for you were chosen for it and enjoyed it. That in itself might make you famous,  being on television and all. Simply put: Hard work = Best = Chosen = Famous.

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In the Christian life it is completely the opposite. We believe and are Famous to God and Chosen,  just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, (Ephesians 1:4 NASB) and as a result we Work Hard. I’m sure it doesn’t sound too desirable to many. If we were famous, we would not have to work so hard. It does not make sense. How could we get that prize for being famous to God? Because the Hard Work is simply our demonstration of Love to Him and to others as He tells us to do: 1- You shall love the Lord your God with all your Heart, and with all your Soul, and with all your Mind, and with all your Strength. 2- You shall love Your Neighbor as yourself.

 (Mark 12: 30, 31) We really do not have to work to be chosen. It is by GRACE; it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so no one may boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9)  And for the Christian, that projection of love to God and others gives us the Joy of knowing that someday He will give us the eternal medal and will say: “You have done well, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Come share your master’s happiness!” (Matthew 25:21 NIrV)