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Losing to Gain!


Philippians 3:7-11

7 I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. 8 Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ


We live in a world that is chasing a dream, and the betterment of all life.  The “pursuit of happiness” has led many into an attitude and way of living that puts value on the “things” of this world.  Our lives are now summed up in the chase of success and the fulfillment of worldly dreams. Science and technology are pushing GOD to the edges of our focus and we must fight to realign our minds on what’s really important.

You see the fact remains our lives are spent chasing and maintaining freedom, but in reality GOD has spent all of humanities history caring after and making provision to offer freedom to us.  What we value in the world becomes what we need to sacrifice in Christ.  Serving yourself is replaced by serving GOD once we truly see what Christ has done for us.  The Pain of this world, the setbacks, and failures become the battle scars of a life lived in expression for Christ. All of our scars and heartbreaks become moments of joy when we endure for Christ.

Bottom line:  The things you were living for in the world are worthless.  However the life and love you discover via the Holy Spirit in Christ are of infinite value.  Discard the useless trappings and selfish love you have for the world, and let Christ’s heart replace your heart. Let Christ’s motivations become your motivations. The “Things” we value, whether it be our jobs, position, money, family, or possessions are nothing if Christ is not the center of your life.  Do not let anything in your life become “not worth letting go of” for Christ.  Make Him your foundation.


I love you always and in all ways.

 

Rev. M. Harrison

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