But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 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. — Philippians 3:7-8 KJV
But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What 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. — Philippians 3:7-8 NIV
Thought and Reflection
Apostle Paul had achieved amazing things in his spiritual life before he became a follower of Christ. His service to God and faith to the Scriptures was legendary. But he counted all these achievements as nothing, compared to knowing Christ and the grace he had received. What he found in Jesus was true salvation from sin and death and most of all to a life of grace and power.
My Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for your grace that saved me from sin. Thank you for the perfection you have given me in Christ Jesus. Use my life to help others come to know Your grace more fully. I pray this in Jesus name. Amen.
