Manna for Your Morning

And He said to them, “Truly I say to you, there is no one who has left house, or wife, or brothers, or parents, or children for the sake of the kingdom of God, who will not receive many times as much at this time, and in the age to come, eternal life.” — Luke 18:29-30 (NASB) Count everything as a loss compared to the priceless privilege and supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus our Lord [and of growing more deeply and thoroughly acquainted with Him—a joy unequaled]. Lose everything, for His sake, and consider it all garbage, so that you may gain Christ. (See Philippians 3:8 AMP) First and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also. (See Matthew 6:33 AMP) Believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. (See Hebrews 11:6 NLT) Amen.

“Be still, and know that I am God!I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” — Psalm 46:10 (NLT) There is immeasurable value in knowing God our heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and His Holy Spirit at work in us. 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 and become one with him (Philippians 3:8-9a, NLT). The Amplified Bible says, it is a priceless privilege and supreme advantage to know Christ Jesus my Lord. (Philippians 3:8) Our lives do not have to be so complicated. When we still our minds from racing through “what if” scenarios and focus on drawing near to our God, He will make all things quite clear. Let us focus on His loving nature, His mighty power and infinite wisdom to bring us through life’s challenges, and He will provide exactly what we need, when we need it.

As they were walking along the road, a man said to Jesus, “I’ll follow you wherever you go. — Luke 9:57 (GW)  When Jesus invited people to follow Him, some made excuses, while others left everything and followed Him. The Apostle Paul said, “I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ.” Let us be included in the faithful ones who keep their eyes on Jesus and follow Him wherever He leads.

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 and become one with him. Philippians 3:8-9 (NLT) Those things which matter most, must never be sacrificed for the insignificant things. The world has many things to offer that consume our time and energy, and in the end, they will leave us empty and lifeless. The things of this world are worth nothing compared to the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus. Put more of a priority on doing things that lead to a deeper, more intimate relationship with our Savior. Jesus said, " seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, " (Matthew 6:33).