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bluidkiti · 02-24-2014, 07:53 AM

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The High Calling of Jesus

"He who has found his life will lose it, and he who has lost his life for My sake will find it." - Matthew 10:39

Jesus said, "The only way you really can FIND your life is to be willing to LOSE your life." This statement is one of the paradoxes of meaningful living. What did Jesus mean? How can we find our life if we lose it? We'd be dead. Now, settle down - it's about dying - but not dying physically. What?

Think about it this way. How are most people trying to discover their ultimate meaning? Some by achievement; others through education. Many see it through experience; others through relationships. Still others see it through acts of pleasure. But the reality is, Christ says it's a paradox. Until you're willing to lose all this, let go of it as a source of ultimate meaning, you'll never find yourself. It's about letting go of your priorities, of your desires, of your interests, in order to follow Christ's priorities.

So have you made that decision? Are you willing to lose your priorities for Christ's priorities? Yes, it's a paradox - the only way to really win is to live your life for Jesus.

MajestyJo · 02-25-2014, 06:02 AM

This reminds me of the fact that live is evil spelled backwards. If I haven't lived my life in God's care, then I have followed the devil's path.

Mark 14:25 NIV
"I tell you the truth, I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it anew in the kingdom of God."

02-24-2014, 07:53 AM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 73,503	The High Calling of Jesus 1 Minute Daily Devotions The High Calling of Jesus "He who has found his life will lose it, and he who has lost his life for My sake will find it." - Matthew 10:39 Jesus said, "The only way you really can FIND your life is to be willing to LOSE your life." This statement is one of the paradoxes of meaningful living. What did Jesus mean? How can we find our life if we lose it? We'd be dead. Now, settle down - it's about dying - but not dying physically. What? Think about it this way. How are most people trying to discover their ultimate meaning? Some by achievement; others through education. Many see it through experience; others through relationships. Still others see it through acts of pleasure. But the reality is, Christ says it's a paradox. Until you're willing to lose all this, let go of it as a source of ultimate meaning, you'll never find yourself. It's about letting go of your priorities, of your desires, of your interests, in order to follow Christ's priorities. So have you made that decision? Are you willing to lose your priorities for Christ's priorities? Yes, it's a paradox - the only way to really win is to live your life for Jesus. __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

02-25-2014, 06:02 AM	#2
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,078	This reminds me of the fact that live is evil spelled backwards. If I haven't lived my life in God's care, then I have followed the devil's path. Mark 14:25 NIV "I tell you the truth, I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it anew in the kingdom of God." __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.

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