For God is not unrighteous to forget your
work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name…
Hebrews 6:10
The name King Tut is one of the most
recognizable names among all the ancient Egyptian pharaohs. The amazing truth
is that King Tut was only nine or ten when he ascended the throne, and his
reign was halted when he died at the young age of nineteen. His parents were
brother and sister, and, as a result, he was born with many physical maladies.
He was inflicted with a cleft palate, scoliosis, malaria, and a variety of
other genetic defects. He had married his half-sister at a very young age and
had two daughters who never made it to birth. It is believed that his multitude
of genetic defects were likely the cause of his early demise. A common theory
is that he had an epileptic seizure that led to a fall in which he broke his leg.
The leg became infected; because of a weakened immune system due to the other
diseases, his body was unable to fight the infection that caused his death. As
a result, the family line of King Tut ended with his death.
The truth is King Tut died in relative
obscurity. For centuries no one knew his name, much less studied him as one of
the great pharaohs. He only became famous when Howard Carter and George Herbert
discovered his untouched tomb in 1922. He became the source of ancient Egyptian
historical study because of the treasures and wealth found buried intact with
him in his tomb. John White wrote, “The pharaoh who in life was one of the
least esteemed of Egypt’s pharaohs has become in death the most renowned.”
Over the centuries many Christians have
lived their lives for Christ and died in obscurity. No one knows who they are
or what they accomplished for Christ. From the elderly lady’s fervent prayer
that brought revival, to the young man’s faithfulness that led to the salvation
of many, to the martyr’s death that encouraged others to stand for Christ, the
kingdom of God has been built upon the sacrifice of those who were concerned
only with pleasing their King. Only years later – perhaps centuries later –
will the extent of their work for Christ be revealed, but one day they will be
known in Heaven for all they accomplished for Him.
Don’t spend your life, as so many do, in
search of fame. The rewards received in Heaven for a life lived for Christ will
far outweigh any accolade or recognition that can be bestowed upon us by men.
Quote of
the day: “Only one life ‘twill soon be passed; only what’s done for Christ will
last.”
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