A Great Man

Steve and I are in a small group. In our Bible study we talked about who you feel is the Greatest man? That's a loaded question. The Greatest Man alive? God called John the Baptist the Greatest man. What an honor! He had no royalty, no money, he lived in the desert, wore camel hair, yet he was great. He was great because he followed God. He did not idolize worldly positions, he did not give into jealousy or envy, he just followed Him.

In our discussion many names were coming up. Everyone has there own idea of "greatness" and 1 isn't right over another (that's the great thing about life, we can have different opinions and none of them are wrong). And since this is my blog I can share mine :) The man which keeps coming to my mind is my dad. He might kill me for writing this but it's on my heart and I feel like sharing. Now he doesn't live in a desert (Florida is hot right now) and he doesn't wear camel hair (don't give him any crazy ideas) but he has a heart of gold. He always is helping others and thinking of others. He (and my mom) are the most giving people I know. I have never seen them jealous or envious. They find such Joy in what they do, which to me, means they are doing it for Him. My dad always says heaven is 1 big blueberry farm, (my corn farmer husband might disagree :) They have a sense of humor and keep this crazy life in perspective but they know full well what they believe in and they live it. I am so grateful to have such role models in my life.

With that being said I encourage anyone to join a small group. A group of people you can trust, you can be real with, be accountable with and that you can dive deeper into God's word. My parents have also found a group like this and they have become so real to me as well. I just love them. The Book of John has been great. So, who is great in your life? What makes them great? What classifies true "greatness"? Remember no right or wrong answers, just a question to ponder :)

John 16:33 Jesus said: "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."