Message from Scripture: 12/16/2020

 

Our message from Scripture today is Phil. 3:7-8; “ But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ,”

During his earthly ministry, Jesus asked his disciples an important question; “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Matt. 16:26). In our reading for today, Paul said he was willing to count everything as rubbish to gain Christ; what is it we gain if we gain Christ, if we’re willing to follow him and his will?

We gain the forgiveness of our sins. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).

We gain an abundant life, certainly spiritually. “His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence” (2 Pet.1:3).

We gain eternal life. “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life” (John 5:24).

Whatever we give up for the gospel, we gain so much more, so much more of a better life, so much more of His rich blessings in return. Don’t let the world deceive you into thinking it offers all there is to have. God is the one who loves us, provides for us, and He alone offers eternal life. Have a great day in Him. God bless.

Robert