Loss that is Gain

[Daily Devotional]

Loss That Is Gain 

     Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of
the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of
all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ. Phil. 3:8.  

     What is God's will? What shall I do to glorify God? I am pledged to
serve my Saviour with undivided affection. I count everything but dross that
I may win Christ. Heaven, eternal life, is worth everything to me, and
Christ has died that I might come into possession of the eternal weight of
glory. . . .  

     We cannot afford to make any mistake where eternal interests are
involved. To be indifferent to the claims of God upon us is most ungrateful.
We cannot neglect this great salvation and be guiltless. An eternity of
bliss has been purchased for every son and daughter of Adam, and all may
have a clear title to the immortal inheritance, the eternal substance, if
they will in probationary time prove their obedience to the commandments of
God. All will be tested in this life. If they . . . by faith lay hold on the
merits of Christ and serve God with all their hearts they will have a title
to those mansions that Jesus has prepared for all that love Him. . . .  

     Let us love God supremely, allowing no influence to come between us and
our God. We must give heed to the light which God has permitted to shine
upon our pathway; we must show before all heaven that we appreciate every
ray of light; we must reflect that light upon others. We are responsible to
God for our influence. Even if we are compelled to stand apparently alone,
we are not alone, for Christ is with us to encourage and strengthen and
bless us. He is acquainted with every desire of your heart, with every
purpose of your soul. He says, "I will not leave you comfortless: I will
come to you" (John 14:18). Let us believe that God will do just as He has
promised. . . .  

     We must not allow our minds to drift and come to no point. We know that
the Lord is soon to come, and we must serve God from principle and be firm
as a rock to follow in the path of obedience, because it is the only safe
path.

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