Vanity or Significance?

Harod the Great and Joseph of Nazareth.
Both men were entrusted with positions of influence in their world. 1 Cor. 4:2 states “Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.” Each man had the potential to be used of God in a rewarding and significant way.
Which one lived a life of significance?
Joseph was involved in the construction of several buildings. Herod directed the building of entire cities, fortresses, and even a magnificent temple of God in Jerusalem. Herod was also full of self-seeking, envy, pride, and injustice. He is remembered for many heinous acts including his attempted murder of Jesus and the mass slaughter of Bethlehem children. Joseph was called a just man (Matt. 1:19), and obeyed God’s direction. Joseph is remembered as the man entrusted with the protection and nurture of the child, Jesus Christ.
All that Herod achieved lies in ruins. Joseph’s sacrificial obedience in service to God will be remembered forever.
God has entrusted gifts, abilities, influence, and resources to each of us. Let us seek His kingdom and His righteousness before all else in the use of all that He gives, so that our potential may be used by God in rewarding and significant ways! (2 Tim. 2:20-21)
Ecclesiastes 12:13 “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all.”(NKJV)
All else is vanity!