MARCH 18, Philippians 3:7-11

Paul, previously named Saul of Tarsus, was a Pharisee and came from the tribe of Benjamin. He had many human achievements and earned many titles to his name. In the eyes of man, he was accomplished. In fact, he was self-righteous. Zealously practising his religion, he persecuted Christians. But in the eyes of God, he was depraved. He was without Christ then.

By God’s grace, Jesus came and spoke to Paul. Then, he began to know Jesus. He did not just begin to know about Jesus. He now had a relationship with Jesus. Jesus is his personal Saviour. There was communication between Jesus and him. Paul could tell Jesus about his thoughts, feelings and problems like a friend. In turn, he came to understand why Christ died on the Cross to save sinners from their sins. Do you know Christ the way Paul knew Christ?

Paul considered knowing Christ and his suffering as great gain! He had received the righteousness of Christ and the gift of everlasting life. In contrast, he considered his worldly achievements as “dung” or excrement or waste. Efforts spent on his worldly achievements were losses to Christ. Do you value Christ the same way that Paul did?

Write what you should value more in the lower pan:

Thought: Jesus is worth more than everything in the world.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for sending Jesus to be my Saviour. It is such a privilege to know Him as my personal Lord and Saviour! In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.