Day 146

1 Kings 4:1-34; Psalms 72, 127.  “An Eternal Legacy”

Solomon was a prolific writer.  1 Kings 4:32 tells us that he wrote 3,000 proverbs and 1,005 songs.  What a legacy, right?  Well, yes, that is until much of that was lost.  What we have remaining of Solomon’s writings is that which was inspired by God and was incorporated into the word of God.  So ultimately Solomon’s legacy was dependent upon the eternal Word of God.  
I think that this is instructive to us as we consider the legacy we will leave behind.  Much of what we will accomplish or produce will either end up lost or forgotten.  I am not trying to depress you; I just want to give you a reality check.  As with Solomon, only that which we do that involves eternal things will truly last.  Awards, accolades, stuff, money, these things will all pass away.  It is what we do in and for people that will truly build our legacy.
Will the legacy of your life be sold in a garage sale, or lost in a fire some day?  How sad that would be if it were true?
Follow the example of Jesus and pour your time and energy into the people around you.  If you do, you will not be disappointed and the impact of your life will not be forgotten.

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?