nothing compares

Philippians 3:8

 

⁸What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ.

 

The Bible speaks often about giving up everything, or as Paul says here considering everything a loss. This often leaves people with a feeling of “what, I am supposed to give everything up for God?” Well…….yes, and no. You are going to acquire things in this life, you will buy a house, you will try and save for your retirement, and your children’s college fund, and let’s be honest here, you want a new car! There is nothing wrong with striving to meet those goals, however you cannot live your life for them. You have to understand that what you have in this world today, can and might well be gone tomorrow. They are nothing more than things. They are truly nothing when compared to the greatness of knowing Christ. That is our driving force, that is what we live for, to grow in our relationship with Christ. That is the only thing that can be depended on in this world. It is the only constant, and the only thing that is worthy of our life pursuit. As Christ told us, we can have only one master, and that choice will decide what you live for.

 

Reflect on that thought for a while today, where are your thoughts and desires taking you? Who do you give your dreams and desires to? Are you chasing that brass ring? Looking for the angle to work for that new house? Thinking up a way to slight your neighbor to get a leg up? If so, set all of that aside. Focus on getting the Lord into your life. The Lord will take care of the obstacles in your life, if you will trust him enough to let him do the work. When the sun sets on the day, and you reflect back, let your remembrances be that you have cast your hopes, dreams, struggles, and cares upon the dependence of Christ. He is the one thing worth living for, because He is the only person that has come in to this world and died for you, so that you might be one with Him.  All things are truly rubbish when compared with the glory of gaining Christ!

 

Peace,

Brian