7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ – Philippians 3:7-8
Hello ILC!
“A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing.” Martin Luther
Does being a Christian change anything about your life? Really ponder that question for a moment. Does it change anything about what you do? Does it change how anyone treats you? Where would you be if you weren’t a Christian? If you are honest with yourself, you might just be surprised by how much the love of Christ has shaped your life. And if you think that you would be in the exact same place doing the exact same things if you didn’t believe in Jesus, you might not be a Christian at all.
Having Christ in your life changes your life. Sometimes this change is quick and sometimes slow. Sometimes in ways that you notice and some that you don’t, but if Christ is your Lord, you will change. We won’t be made perfect until Jesus returns again in glory, but one step at a time He will reshape you into His image. Take it from someone who had his whole plan and world interrupted by the call of Christ. Jesus is your Lord, and what He has in store for your life is far better than your plans.
And if this article has made you angry or caused you to despair, give me a call. Let’s sit down together and apply God’s Word to your life and see what we discover. Maybe an outside perspective can help you see what Christ has already done for you.
Peace be with you,
Pastor Caleb