A Surrendered Life

Countless men and women throughout history have impacted and transformed their generation and culture. A list of those men and women might include politicians, business leaders, professional athletes, entertainers and social activists. Every few years “Time” looks back at those who were at one time important influencers. Where are they now? What are they up to? Has their influence continued? The review of influencers has included people like Madonna, Bob Dylan, Elvis, Bart Simpson, Ric Flair and Einstein. Some of these people are familiar to you, some may not be. Most influencers influence dies with them. Jesus' influence over humanity has never stopped. Jesus’ influences steadily grows exponentially. Every day people around the world speak Jesus' name. His name is spoken more than the name of any other person, dead or alive. People speak Jesus’ name in the hills of Indonesia, the jungles of Myanmar, the streets of Copenhagen, the remote regions of the Amazon and the islands of the South Pacific. “I am a historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a historian that this penniless preacher from Nazareth is irrevocably the very center of history. Jesus is easily the most dominant figure in all history.” H. G. Wells. “When the drama of history is over, Jesus Christ will stand alone on the stage. All the great figures of history … will realize that they have been but actors in a drama produced by another.” Helmut Thielicke There has never been anyone like Jesus. A life surrendered to politics, sports, fame, money, pleasure, entertainment and education can end up a waste. A life surrendered in repentance to Jesus, no matter how long or short, is never a waste. Jesus is the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE.