Jesus himself had a legacy left here on Earth. So much so that his fame preceded him. Multitudes of people gathered to hear him and to be healed by him.
The Son of God, came to the masses and He taught them, He preached to them. Living life the way it was intended for us all and invited us to partake also with him in the Kingdom of Heaven for it would be here soon. In his own words, the only way to be there is to Repent (Matthew 4:17).
He had a powerful message with a straightforward delivery. “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men”(v.19). It must have had an impact because the men in the following verses immediately followed him. This became an excellent example of what will happen when we look and listen for Jesus, hear exactly what He is saying, and we obey his every word. We will come into a relationship with him, and He, the God Son, will claim us as his own!
Not only was Jesus preceded by his teaching, and preaching, but also by his healing. People would crowd around him hoping to see the man that symbolized their last chance at a better life. The man whose physical touch would heal the body, and whose spiritual touch would move the soul. The faith that these people had in Jesus was well-placed and properly on what He had done and strengthened by those who knew that there was more to come!
A legacy in the making, and a fame that preceded him, and instead of enjoying the attention, Jesus chose to teach us how to be blessed. Meekness (patient, humble and ready to learn), strongly desiring righteousness, merciful, making peace, and willing to suffer for Christ's sake- these are some of the attributes of one who will be blessed. Jesus did not want to be selfish. He did not want to withhold information as to how to reach God. Neither did He desire to condemn the world, full of wretched and unworthy people, but He desired that we be spared.
One of, and perhaps the most important lessons from Jesus’ legacy was prayer- communicating with God the Father. This lesson is so eloquently shown in “The Lord's Prayer.” Call to God, Honor him, and acknowledge his wonderful works, and awesome and infinite power. Develop a true relationship with the Father and grow it toward its full potential.
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. (Matthew 6:9-13 KJV)
There was nothing that Jesus did that was questionable, as far as what we should and should not do or follow. Jesus himself, the God man on Earth, told us that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, no man cometh unto the Father but by me. (John 14:6) So if we receive him and the sacrifice that he made, we will reach God. Therefore, Jesus' Legacy for all of us, is salvation and an opportunity to have a relationship with God the Father, Creator, and Ruler of all.
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