Our Gains (2)

Dearly Beloved, I trust this finds you well and bubbling in the Lord. We have been looking at the fact that in Christ, we have great gains, Paul writing that – “But whatever former things I had that might have been gains to me, I have come to consider as [one combined] loss for Christ’s sake” (Philippians 3:7, AMPC). Hallelujah. Colossians 1:17-19 (AMPC) says “And He Himself existed before all things, and in Him all things consist (cohere, are held together). He also is the Head of [His] body, the church; seeing He is the Beginning, the Firstborn from among the dead, so that He alone in everything and in every respect might occupy the chief place [stand first and be preeminent]. For it has pleased [the Father] that all the divine fullness (the sum total of the divine perfection, powers, and attributes) should dwell in Him permanently.” And this God – He is our God. Hallelujah.

 

Compared to Christ, everything else pales in comparison. The life we have been given is a good life - one of joy and hope filled with great blessings and opportunity for impact. Ephesians 2v10 (AMPC) says “For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), ^[a]recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].” Thank God for this life in Christ.

Prayer

Father, we thank You for the life You have given to us. We thank You because through Christ we have a new life in You and it is a great life, having great gains not only in this world but in that which is to come. Blessed be Your holy name forevermore, in Jesus name we pray, amen.