
	The Destination! - The True Legacy

The True Legacy by Jolene Eller

Easter…a time to really do a reality check in your life at least for me. When I think of Easter, I think of all that Jesus did in His short 33 years here on this earth. He made such an impact on the whole earth and how could He not? That was His destiny.

When I look at my life, I think what kind of legacy am I leaving? When I die, what is that dash between the years on my tombstone going to say about my life? What did I do to change the world for God? What did I do out of selfish ambitions? What is God going to say to me when He sees me face to face? Or am I going to hang my head in shame?

When you think of someone who left a legacy, each of us have famous people that come to mind and some that we knew personally. My grandmother immediately comes to mind. She was my spiritual inspiration as a young adult. She had lost her husband when he was young and used those years to serve the Lord overseas. She always was reading her Bible and sharing her love of the Lord with us and everyone else. Of course her wonderful cooking will always be remembered and missed!! Billy Graham is a famous evangelist that comes to mind as well. Just think of the millions of lives that God has used him to touch through his ministry. As I looked up the word legacy in the encyclopedia, a name came up. Lady Emma Hamilton 1765?-1815. Her legacy? Well, she was remembered for being a mistress to Charles Greville, the ambassador to Naples. She did end up marrying him. Now, what a legacy!!! A good one...maybe in some worldly minds. My favorite Legacy is My Lord’s.

How many of us would leave the splendors of Heaven to come to this earth and live knowing in the end you would have to die an awful death? How many of us would even give our lives up for someone else to save them? I watched a video clip last night about a man who worked for the railroad. His son loved the trains. His son fell and the father had to make a split second decision, do I let him get crushed by the tracks when I pull the lever or do I let a whole train full of people die? Now that is one hard decision. But like God, he gave up his son to let others live.

Jesus went through so much for each of us. His death was horrific. I can’t fathom the pain, the suffering that He went through just so I could live forever with Him!!! My friend Tom Folds wrote this poem a few years ago and I asked if I could share it. It’s called

The Mists of Calvary

Broke down, here on life’s highway where, I realize I'm lost. When there, just in the distance, through a mist I see a cross. Upon a hill it stands there as though never touched by time. The air is filled with reverence as a crown of thorns I find.

I feel a sense of wanting, for words I'm at a loss. To think of what took place here, on this old rugged cross. And then I finally realize, this mist surrounding me, is a very special substance, its...the mist of Calvary.

Well maybe I'm just dreaming, not really at this place, but I thought I saw a glistening tear roll down my Savior's face. And then, just for a moment, while stranded, lost in time, I hear a voice so loving say "Your will be done, not Mine".

Then dark clouds gather, thunder rolls, as mortal men fear for their souls. A sword is thrust into His side while at His feet His mother cries. And I just stand there helpless, I somehow feel His pain, and yet I know the Son of God has no way died in vain.

So when I feel I've lost my way, I think back to this day, that for my sinful soul, my Savior gave His life away, it serves as a reminder of the love He has for me and all the suffering He did by dying on that tree. and me yes I was chosen, brought to this place I see, in time yes I was taken by....the mists of Calvary.

This so blessed me. I pray it blesses you as you remember what Christ went through for you. He left an awesome legacy. What kind of legacy are you leaving for Him?