Acts 15:22-31 / John 15:12-17
The influence a person has in the world is often determined by what the world chooses to look for in that person.
So, it may be wealth and status, or it may be fame and popularity, or it may be success, achievements and accomplishments.
So if we want to make an impact in this world or to somebody in this world, then we have to know what the world chooses to see.
In a way, it can be said that the world chooses who it wants to succeed, or to be famous and popular.
And depending on what are the trends of the world, then it is about being there at the right time and at the right place.
But in the gospel, Jesus tells us that it is He who chose us and not we who chose Him.
And Jesus chose us and commissions us to go out and bear fruit that will last.
And Jesus chose each of us for a unique and personal mission in this world.
The wealth, success and fame of this world will come and go.
But in responding to the call and the choice of God, and doing His will, then we will have treasures in heaven, treasures that will last forever.