It Only Takes One!

“I have one life and one chance to make it count for something... My faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference.”   - Jimmy Carter

In an all too crowded world, it’s easy to brush aside the significance of one. You've probably thought, "There are plenty of people who have a lot more gifts and skills; who are already doing so many important things, what could I possibly do? What can I, as one individual, contribute to the enormous needs of our world, our church, our community, etc.?"

History is full of stories about single individuals who have made a difference. Think of the scientists, inventors, explorers, and technological experts who have literally changed the course of history. But truthfully, you are you. There's no one else in the world like you. Nobody can do the things that God has called and gifted you to do.

As I was considering this topic for my message today, I thought about Adam and Jesus. There truly is a parallel between both of them. They are connected to one another through condemnation and justification; which are the direct results of their actions. Each made his own difference.

Due to his being the representative head, as well as the physical root of all, when Adam sinned and fell, we all did too. One person making a difference!  Contrary to this, “by the one man’s obedience” we whom Christ represents are “made righteous” in Him. Christ is the representative Head, as well as the spiritual root of the new humanity, for through His resurrection we are given new birth and a living hope (1 Peter 1:3; Ephesians 2:1–7). One person making a difference!

Because Adam was our representative before God when he fell in sin, he took us all with him. There was no way to repair our relationship with God. Sure, we were given laws which pointed our sins out to us; even though sin existed in the world long before.

However, it wasn't until Christ died specifically “for us” (Romans 5:8) who now believe and are justified through our faith, that His death actually achieved for us the “reconciliation” that “we have now received” (Romans 5:11). One person making a difference!

Scripture: Mark 16:15; Romans 12:1; 2 Timothy 2:22; Matthew 5:13-16; Ephesians 2:8-10

Prayer: Dear Lord, please guide me to where I may be of the most benefit to others; and do good works in Your name. Amen

May God bless you!

Lynette