Philippians 3:8-10

Philippians 3:8-10

 

Paul is writing to the Philippians and he makes a remarkable statement.  “I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord”(Philippians 3:8). And then the most dedicated Christian of the time make an amazing statement, “I want to know Christ…” (Philippians 3:10).  Can you think of anyone during the time that “knew” Christ in a more compassionate way than Paul? Can you think of anyone during this time that had such a turn around?  One day he is persecuting the church and the next he is preaching the gospel like it had never been preached. Let me ask you a question?  Do you now Christ?  In the Greek there are two words used for the word “know”.  One is to know by observation and the other is to know by experience.  You can guess which one Paul was using in Philippians.  Paul wasn’t and did not want to be just an observer.  He wanted to be on the “cutting edge” at all times.  He wanted to experience what it was like to be living is the middle of God’s will.  By the way it is not always safe to live in the middle of God’s will; it is secure but not always safe as Paul found out.  Are you ready to go from the observation deck to the flight deck and experience the full measure of God’s purpose for your life? The “commander of the ship” is waiting for your answer.

 

Posted by Randy Morlan, Minister to Senior Adults and Pastoral Care