I've been watching a series of biographical documentaries on famous professional wrestlers (one of my guilty pleasures). Those guys are a whole different breed.
Something was said during one of the documentaries that triggered a sad thought. Some peers of the subject of the documentary agreed that this person "changed the face of wrestling forever". This is said of a lot of individuals who are high achievers in business, sports, entertainment, education...fill in the blank. Innovators who think of new or better ways to do whatever it is they do in life that completely changes how things are done in that particular field.
They often become wealthy and famous, and even impact culture on a global scale because of how differently they think. But if they never come to know the saving grace of Christ Jesus, if they never take hold of the hope He holds out, then it's all for naught.
The sad truth is that no matter how much good they do in the world, if they reject Christ Jesus, they will face a Holy God and His judgement at their appointed time. And no matter how much fame and wealth and status that is accumulated, it will do them absolutely no good at all (Deuteronomy 10:17).
King Jesus is our only hope in the face of God's holiness. (Colossians 3:3-4)
One of my favorite things to say to people is that God is strong. He is able to keep you from falling, and can make you stand in the presence of His glory with no wrong in you. And give you great joy. (Jude 1:24)
God is AWESOME!
