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by Caleb Prytherch
hen you think of the word legend, what
leave a great impact, so much greater than any legend could.
comes to your mind? Many times, a person
He was so great that we should follow in His steps and live
may think of a legend as a story being told or
as Christ lived.
maybe about a great person who did something spectacular
Whether you realize it or not, as a teenager, you have
or memorable. Recently, I have seen the word legend
a great opportunity to make an impact in this world just
frequently posted and shared. This word was to talk
as you are. If you have Christ living on the inside of you,
about/remember a famous athlete who died suddenly and
then you can make a difference. If you are a Christian, then
tragically toward the beginning of this year. This man was
you have a significant purpose to fulfill, and there is no
a legend in his sport, and he received all kinds of accolades.
need to wait until you are older to fulfill it. Your time to fulfill your purpose is now! In 1 Timothy 4:12, the apostle Paul writes to Timothy, a young minister, about how he should act and respond in his role as a leader in the church. Paul writes, “Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” Just as Paul was writing to Timothy, I believe that this same verse can be applied to your life today. Don’t think that just because you are a teenager, you have to wait to make an impact in the world. Rather, just as you are, you have the ability and opportunity to reach people for Christ and make a lasting
It is obvious that many people liked him and he made an
impact right where you are. You can be a living example
impact in this world through his career in basketball. While
for Jesus Christ through the ways that you talk, the ways
I could talk more about this athlete, I don’t want to simply
that you act, and how you respond to situations in your life.
focus on him. Rather, I want to introduce you to someone
Therefore, don’t ever think that you are too young to make
who is greater than just a legend.
an impact for Christ in this world because people are always
I want to introduce you to Jesus Christ, who is greater
watching. So live for Christ today, follow His examples, and
than any athlete, person, or legend who ever lived or will
lead with an integrity that can and will change lives and
live on this earth. This man named Jesus loves you and me
ultimately this world for Jesus Christ.
far greater than any person ever could; in fact, He died so the earth, He healed the sick, raised the dead to life, and performed all kinds of miracles. He left and continues to
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About The Author
you and I could have life eternally. When He was here on Caleb Prytherch is the student pastor at Heritage Fellowship Church of God in McDonald, Tennessee. He is a graduate of Lee University, holding a Bachelor’s degree in pastoral ministry and a Master’s degree in practical theological studies. He is married to his beautiful wife, Bekah, and together they have a passion to see peoples lives be changed and transformed through the power of Jesus Christ.
