One day my son asked me, Dad — What makes a Great man? Tough question I thought. I took some time to gather my thoughts as my son stared into my eyes with a look that read he was pleading; he needed nothing but the truth, no fluff. I told him this.
A Great man is not how fast you can run, or how high you can jump Son, or how well you can sing, or how graceful you can dance, or how excellent you can speak, or how perfect you can read, or how much money you can earn, get my drift. Son, a Great man is not the man you see in the mirror, but can be a topic of discussion that’ll live on forever once whom he sees in the mirror is gone from this realm called time — but it’ll be defined by the one’s he left; not you.
A Great man does loving things, but doing loving things won’t make you a Great man. A Great man is humble, but being humble doesn’t make you a Great man. A Great man is trustworthy, honest, but being trustworthy doesn’t make you a Great man. A Great man will be emulated and quoted, but being emulated doesn’t make you a Great man. A Great man gives much of himself, but giving for no return doesn’t make you a Great man. A Great man can be rich and famous, but wealth and fame doesn’t make you a Great man. A Great man can be upfront or in the rear; unseen. So when you’re called Son to be upfront or asked to be unseen, this won’t make you a Great man. A Great man is honored to be in YOUR presence, but someone who celebrates you doesn’t mean you’re a Great man.
A Great man makes his mark on your soul. A Great man learned how to live and be comfortable in himself, but not the self he sees reflected in the mirror Son, or the one that they’ll maybe read and brag about. I peered deep into my son’s eyes, as deep as he was peering into mine. You feel me Son I paused, upsetting his stare, interrupting that wide-eyed expression which was revealing how intense his thoughts, captivating him; racing through his imagination.
Wow Dad he said in bewilderment. Loving, dependable, humble, trustworthy, honest, copied, money, fame and fortune, upfront or unseen, respectful of others, giving, and having peace within, and not one of these will make you a Great man?
No Son, but Great men exemplify these traits and more but when he leaves time and goes back into eternity, he’ll always be grieved when mention. The things he did would’ve outweighed his character. To have seen him, he’d be as you. To have known him, is like having a relative. To miss him is like time standing still.
As time goes on, Great men are glorified and some become bigger than life; likewise Son, as time goes on, will someday one be you? I know this happened for Jesus.
Gaidi
I was sent your blog from a dear friend, Alfreda Wilburn on yesterday. The words spoken through all you’ve written pierced my heart. I was reading one explanation after another. The words of truth intensified my hunger for more. I could read your blog to transform my life and the lives of my loved ones forever. There were so many words of change and encouragement displayed. I feel overwhelmed with joy. I started reading yesterday and decided I’d finish today. For some reason I awoke before dawn, I couldn’t sleep, wanting more of the word. I thank you for your love and obedience to the word of God, for I must say I truly am in need of HIS direction more than ever in my life today. Becoming a widow in the recent past along with losing my mother 4 months ago, I struggle to take care of myself properly. I love THE LORD AND HIS WORD, yet I am not always in tune. I believe it is called depression, however, I don’t walk in it. It is an emotion or feeling that I have at times. I must tell you sir, I truly would love for all thongs in my life to line up with THE PERFECT WILL OF GOD in my life. Even so to be a greater example to my children and grandchildren, my friends and people in general. I would love to continue reading your blog as a daily study guide along with following up with the scriptures. GOD HAS MADE HIS WORD SO PLAIN through THE ANOINTING HE HAS PLACED ON YOUR LIFE. AGAIN, Thank You and to GOD BE THE GLORY!