So often this life becomes a competition. We measure ourselves against the others around us. Whether it be with possessions, achievements, or even piety; we constantly try to measure up with others. As long as we have about as much stuff as the next guy, we consider ourselves economically well-off. As long as we are succeeding in our career pursuits, we are "on our way to the top." As long as we are there when the church doors are open we are "people after God's own heart." Are these really the standards we should be using?
Jesus never owned much more than He was wearing. His last meal was served in a borrowed room.The people closest to Him fled in His time of greatest need. He was even buried in someone else's tomb. Jesus measured people by what was inside not what was outwardly visible.
God measures success differently. God wants us to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with Him. (Micah 6:8) He isn't going to check our bottom line or our church attendance, He is going to ask, "Did you take up your cross and follow me?"
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