6-13-07 Philippians 3: 8

Philippians 3: 8 (NAS)
More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish in order that I may gain Christ,

Philippians 3:8 (Philips)
Yes, and I look upon everything as loss compared with the overwhelming gain of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I did in fact suffer the loss of everything, but I considered it mere garbage compared with being able to win Christ.

After careful consideration and deliberate judgment, you have decided to live your life for the Lord Jesus Christ, yielding to Him in all things. Everything else, in comparison to Him, is of no value. If you lost it all, but still had Jesus Christ, then you would have all that you would ever need.

He is above all, superior in rank, authority and power. You have seen His excellence and have been joined to Him. You cling to and adhere to Him. You need Him; He is necessary for you to live. He is your salvation.

Daily you grow in your knowledge of Jesus Christ, the anointed One. Through your personal experience, you understand Him more and more. Your increased insight into His word causes you to have a close intimate relationship with Yeshua. You belong to Him. He is your Master and Lord. He decides what is best for you.

You may have suffered injury or damage, but this is as nothing. It is refuse, rubbish, worthless, and detestable, for you have gained Christ. You have received His favor and His fellowship. You have escaped evil and have obtained faith. He has won you over to His Kingdom for ever!