I recently went for shopping. I would not describe myself as a regular shopper. If anything, I have to plan for shopping by preparing a shopping list and a budget. This then enables me to decide on where to shop and which columns I need to focus on.
In this particular instance, one of the things that I needed was missing. I am very particular on the brands. After checking in a number of stores, I realized that it was out of stock. I therefore decided to try another brand of the product.
While looking around wondering on what to settle on, a particular one struck my eye. The packaging in itself was enticing. I settled on this brand, took my shopping bag, paid for the items and left.
I couldn’t wait to get home and try out this new product. I was rather anxious about it. You can imagine my disappointment when I opened the product only to realize that it was not up to my expectation. Their packaging was on point, but that’s all they had to offer… Or so I felt. I felt deceived.
As I thought about it, I realized that life is pretty much like this. I began wondering whether there are times when all I have to offer is a beautiful packaging and nothing more… whether if some people think about me, all they see is a beautiful face. Do I ever touch someone’s brain and they feel like “her point of view could be right.” Or is it that when people think about me, it’s always about what can be seen such as; “she has a beautiful smile.” Do I ever reflect Christ in my life so people desire my God? Do I inspire people to be more, to do more or even strive towards godliness and righteousness?
I realize that I am still work in progress. While I am not there yet, I am daily working towards being a better representative of Christ here on earth. Like Paul, I am pressing towards the mark of the high calling knowing all too well that the assignment is greater than an individual.
I realize that where I am at can no longer contain my destiny. It is for me to allow God to work in me so I may be able to be more and do more. If I am to see the gold in others and point it out, to be an effective leader or to have a lasting impact on people, I need to follow the master leader, Jesus and allow Him take me to heights I haven’t known before.
I desire to have more to offer than what meets the eye. That when people interact with me, they don’t feel duped. That they would instead feel that that was time well spent. That for every life I interact with, they’d be better… Definitely not bitter.
I hope this is true for you too.
