Devotion:
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Read Philippians 3:7-8.
Paul writes these words from a life completely reshaped by grace. He once stood proud of his religious achievements, his heritage, and his reputation. But when he encountered Jesus, everything he once counted as “gain” suddenly looked small and empty. Christ became the treasure that eclipsed all other pursuits.
A New Accounting System
Paul uses accounting language—gain and loss—to show a radical reordering of values. Before Christ, he added up his accomplishments hoping they would equal righteousness. After Christ, he realized no amount of human effort could compare to the righteousness given through faith.
True transformation happens when we stop trying to prove ourselves and simply cling to Jesus, who alone is enough.
The Surpassing Worth of Knowing Christ
Paul does not say that everything else is unimportant; he says everything else is incomparable. Jesus is not just better—He is of surpassing worth. Nothing rivals the joy, security, or peace found in Him.
When Christ becomes the center, life’s treasures fall into their proper place, and our losses—even painful ones—can be endured because He is greater.
Letting Go to Gain More
Paul speaks of “losing all things,” yet he writes with no bitterness. Why? Because what he gains in Christ is infinitely better than anything he released. Letting go is rarely easy—whether it’s control, reputation, comfort, or the approval of others—but every surrender creates more room for Jesus to fill.
The world invites us to build our worth on accomplishments and possessions. Christ invites us to build it on relationship—knowing Him, loving Him, and becoming like Him.
Personal Worship Option:
Prayer
Lord, help me see the incomparable value of knowing You. Strip away anything that competes for my devotion or distracts my heart. Teach me to count all things as loss compared to the treasure of gaining Christ. May my life reflect a love that places You above everything else. Amen.
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