But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What 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. Philippians 3:7-8
In God’s economy some of our greatest gains come from and with losses. Our family dynamic takes a loss at a wedding as we lose a son or daughter in marriage, yet we gain a daughter-in-love or son-in-love. We lose a corporate job, but gain an opportunity to influence a smaller enterprise for God’s Kingdom. We lose our health, but gain a realization of the brevity and importance of the life we have. We become much more intentional in matters of faith and eternity. We lose an opportunity because we lacked peace, but gain one that excites our imagination.
Beloved what have you lost that needs repair or replacement? If it’s your reputation, lean into the Lord to restore your character. As you walk with Christ in integrity you will gain a good name that is many times more valuable than gold. Maybe you made a hard decision that caused you to lose a long term relationship. You may have gained their respect and one day they may truly desire to know you at a deeper emotional level. God’s gains far exceed our losses.
Furthermore, the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus as Lord is our greatest gain. We clamor to see celebs, pastors and presidents, while all the while the King of Kings and Lord of Lords kindly waits to love us and spend time in fellowship with us. No need for us to gain access to God. He has given us the full privilege of being with Him and knowing Him anytime, anywhere. No secret service agents to overcome, because the blood of our Savior Jesus has already overcome. By faith we gain God.
What we give up to gain God are trinkets in His Kingdom. We give up the trinket of distrust and gain trust. We give up the trinket of striving and gain our Savior’s safety, peace and security. We give up the trinket of people’s approval and gain our Father’s warm acceptance, security and compassion. The exchange rate of our culture’s currency offers us losses for our gains, but Christ’s currency gives us gains for our losses, His true riches. What we lose for the Lord is great gain, never to be lost.
Beloved what have you lost that needs repair or replacement? If it’s your reputation, lean into the Lord to restore your character. As you walk with Christ in integrity you will gain a good name that is many times more valuable than gold. Maybe you made a hard decision that caused you to lose a long term relationship. You may have gained their respect and one day they may truly desire to know you at a deeper emotional level. God’s gains far exceed our losses.
Furthermore, the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus as Lord is our greatest gain. We clamor to see celebs, pastors and presidents, while all the while the King of Kings and Lord of Lords kindly waits to love us and spend time in fellowship with us. No need for us to gain access to God. He has given us the full privilege of being with Him and knowing Him anytime, anywhere. No secret service agents to overcome, because the blood of our Savior Jesus has already overcome. By faith we gain God.
What we give up to gain God are trinkets in His Kingdom. We give up the trinket of distrust and gain trust. We give up the trinket of striving and gain our Savior’s safety, peace and security. We give up the trinket of people’s approval and gain our Father’s warm acceptance, security and compassion. The exchange rate of our culture’s currency offers us losses for our gains, but Christ’s currency gives us gains for our losses, His true riches. What we lose for the Lord is great gain, never to be lost.
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