That I May Gain Christ

Philippians 3:7-10 NIV)⁷But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. ⁸What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my LORD, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ ⁹and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ-the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith. ¹⁰I want to know Christ-yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,

One beautiful winter sunny day, I was on my way to Sunday service at my church; my mind began to think about things I have lost along this journey called life. The loss of loved ones through death, job loss, marriage loss, friendships loss. As the enemy began to flood my mind with all these memories of loss, I heard Holy Spirit say to me; “You have not lost anything, look at what you have gained.” Immediately the word of God began to bubble up in my spirit from Philippians 3: 8 I count all things lost, that I may gain Christ. I began to reflect on what I have gained through all those light afflictions, which are working a greater purpose in me. I have gained a knowledge of Christ; the Father and Holy Spirit I otherwise would not have experienced had it not been for those losses. I began to weep thinking of his grace, mercy and love he has lavished on me. He has been so good to me! When I didn’t think I could on another day so many times Holy Spirit strengthened me in my soul! I love this scripture; it has brought much comfort to my heart to know how much the Father loves me. 1 John 3:1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called the children of God! and that is what we are! (NIV) so when the enemy begins to remind you of losses, remind him of what you gained through Christ. I just shared two scriptures but there are many many scriptures that we can speak and encourage ourselves.

I want to encourage you in this Christmas season as you get busy shopping and preparing your homes for the holiday; take time to reflect on what you have gained in Christ. Apostle Paul in this portion of scripture gave testimony of gaining a surpassing greatness of knowing Christ; he wanted to know Christ and the power of his resurrection, the fellowship of suffering like Christ, and becoming like him in his death. Let this be the motive of our hearts in this season. He came that we may have life and life more abundantly. We have not lost anything. I pray as you read this short post that this scripture will impact you to realize what you have gained in Christ. When we know Him and Know who we are in Him; and what we possess in Him it’s a Win-Win that the world would never understand. I pray that the Father of glory may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him. I pray that the eyes of your understanding be enlightened that you may fully know what you have gained in serving Christ Jesus as your Lord and Savior.

Blessings to all,

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