Woodcut “Jesus Teaches Greatness” from “Die Bibel in Bildern” (“The Bible in Pictures”) by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld (1860), Source “Die Bibel in Bildern” (“The Bible in Pictures”), (PD)
I dreamt last night of a frustrated young man, longing for meaning and purpose. For greatness, as the world defines it.
But greatness is not defined by the billions garnered overnight for a clever idea at the right moment, or – more often, these days – a mirage sold to a public so hungry for something of substance it will swallow almost anything. Greatness is not exemplified by Apple or Twitter or Lululemon, no matter how high their stock price.
Greatness is exemplified by the daily faithfulness of a good father working a menial job to put food on the table and shoes on his children’s feet, by the daily patience of a good mother homeschooling an autistic child for lack of a better alternative.
Greatness is not measured in moments. It is measured across a lifetime.
Few of us are called to go out in a blaze of cinematic glory, applauded martyrs to a popular cause. More are called to stand guard on lonely frontiers, to push boulders endlessly up impossible hills, our worth unrecognized and unsung.
God sees those efforts, nonetheless. It is He who assigns their true value, not this deluded, transient world. It is urgent our young people hear this from us.
“But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant” (Matt. 23: 11).
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Anna, your words are a powerful reminder that greatness is not about fame or wealth!
Many thanks. ❤
Humility and gratitude, service and faith… that is greatness. Blessings Anna and a great day to you!
Well said, Francisco. Blessings to you, too., my friend.
Thank you Anna.
This is great. Thank you! God bless
I am so glad you liked it!
I only need to be great in the eyes of God. It matters not what others think.
Well said.
Beautiful, Anna! Well said. That is the truth.
Fame, fortune, social approval, all these worldly trappings are not really what they are cut out to be. So many who have attained these things have taken their own suffering along with them and struggled with addiction, mental health issues, suicide.
Thank you, Gabrielle. I am afraid this truth has gotten lost.
What a tremendous message to people. There is something noble and heroic in the consistent, faithful commitment under anonymous circumstances. Thanks for this kind of clear truth, Anna!
I am so glad you liked the post. I can never tell ahead of time which post may strike a chord w/ readers. 🙂
That makes two of us! 🙂
This is excellent. Thank you for posting.
My pleasure. God bless you.
Thank you for the words of wisdom. I needed this more than you can know my friend….
Then I am glad to have been of service. 🙂
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What a balm to the heart, Anna, and a necessary reminder that God sees not as man sees, and His judgments are perfect!
❤
A truly great article, Anna 👏😎
Many thanks, David. That is high praise, especially coming from someone as talented as you.
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