Arthur Rubinstein was one of the world’s most celebrated pianists. He often wondered what the critics and his audience would say if someone else appeared to play in his place in a concert.
One night, with an assumed name and made up to look different with a disguise, he performed a concert before a large audience. After the concert, the critics agreed, “The gentleman who played this evening wasn’t in the class with the great Rubinstein.”
We are reminded in Proverbs that “A good name is more desirable than great riches; and to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.”
God has called each of us to a life of service.
He has given us gifts and talents that He expects us to develop and refine. As we work with what He has given us, we develop a reputation for our accomplishments – whatever they may be. We become known to others not only by what we do but how well we do it. Our reputation, our “name,” is a result of what we do with what God has given us.
Prayer: Help us, Father, to “work hard” to “earn” a good name, and bring great honor to Your name in doing so. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Scripture for Today: Proverbs 22:1 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold.
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