Nothing
else matters. The only thing important is that the story is told. When that
happens, I’m elated because I know my story. With your prayers and by God
giving me the power of His Spirit, my ending is assured. I just hope and pray
that I’ll always be courageous enough to live in Him; exalting Him. You see,
for me, my story must be the story of Jesus Christ and even if I die that will
lead to a great ending. (Philippians 1:18-21)
What does it mean to live in your story?
Actors sometimes “step out of character” for a moment. This is a time when they
will stop acting their role. For that period, they are no longer a part of the
work to present the story. Is there a parallel for you? Do you ever “step out
of your role” as leader? Do you ever fail to act consistently with your
character? Are you ever too tired, or too distracted, or too worried about
yourself to do what you must do to be true to your calling as the leader?
Paul’s
one, fervent hope as he awaited trial, punishment, and even possible death, was
that he would be true to the call of Jesus Christ upon his life. He wanted to
be strong, and to live his life faithfully all the way to the end.
When you understand the story you have been
given to live, it becomes the way you see the world. You will live a story each
day. Be sure that Jesus is the center of that story as you face whatever your
story provides.
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