Life’s Greatest Investment

“Again the next day John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as He walked, and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God!’ The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. And Jesus turned and saw them following, and said to them, ‘What do you seek?’ They said to Him, ‘Rabbi, where are You staying?’ He said to them, ‘Come, and you will see.’ So they came and saw where He was staying; and they stayed with Him that day, for it was about the tenth hour. One of the two who heard John speak and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He found first his own brother Simon and said to him, ‘We have found the Messiah.’ He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, ‘You are Simon the son of John; you shall be called Cephas.’” John 1:35-42

Have you ever considered your life as an investment? It is. All that you do, think, and say make an impression on your investment. Are you a wise and good investor? Or are you running into ruin?

What is the greatest investment a person could make in his life? It is found in giving one’s self in missionary service in some remote part of the earth? Is it sacrificing for the needs of others or for the furtherance of some ministry? Is it found in becoming wealthy and giving so God’s work can go on? What is the greatest investment you could make of your life?

Certainly, as a Christian any investment we make of our lives - which is outside the known will and purpose of God - would be a poor, even disastrous choice. But how many believers are led to ruin by simply following the desires of the flesh?

In God’s economy the primary concern is in introducing people to Christ. That was His business when on earth. He introduced people to the Father as they came to know the man Jesus. He revealed the Father.

The greatest investment of our lives is made when we keep eternity in mind. Will heaven be populated with those you and I led to faith in God through the active witness of our lives and lips?

Thought for the Day:
Jesus didn’t commit the Gospel to an advertising agency; He said, “Be My witness.”