The following is a poignant story that illustrates the value of your life purpose. The great violinist, Niccolo Paganini, willed his marvelous violin to Genoa — the city of his birth — but only on the condition that the instrument never be played. It was an unfortunate condition. The famous violin was made from a very unique type of wood. As long as the violin is handled and put to the use for which it was created, it shows little wear. As soon as it is left unused, it begins to decay. The exquisite, mellow-toned violin has now become worm-eaten in its beautiful case, valueless except as a relic. In the same way, the life withdrawn from all service to others loses its meaning.
Here is the key to remembering the value of your life purpose: “The One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. ” [ 1John 4:4] What you have inside of you is of great value. Don’t let your treasure waste away. Let’s step out, take a chance and touch the life of someone near us today. Your life makes a difference!
