Matthew 16:26 (NKJV) 26 For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?
We can pursue so many different things in our lifetime.
We can pursue a better career, a bigger house, a faster car, a bucket list of accomplishments, a long list of places we’ve traveled to, and so much more. The list could really be endless.
None of these things are wrong, in and of themselves. They can be good.
But not a single one of them will profit us if we pursue them in lieu of securing our eternity in heaven.
God wants our hearts. Yours, and mine. And He doesn’t just want a piece of them, He wants the whole thing!
He wants us to pursue Him with a passion that consumes us. He wants us to pursue Him with a zeal that many only show for their hobbies, their careers or their personal wants and desires.
But God wants to take the place of those things, so that He becomes our burning passion.
Are we chasing God first and foremost? Are we putting all of our effort into building our relationship with Him? And do we long for Him with a burning in our hearts?
We should be! Each and every one of us. It’s what we were created for. And none of us will ever feel fulfilled until we reach that place.
And, in the words of Jesus, what will it profit us if we gain the whole world and lose our souls?
Let’s put God first, church! First, ahead of every other thing in life that tries to vie for our time and attention.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
If you know someone who will enjoy this or be encouraged by it, please feel free to share it with them!
To have the Bible Verse of The Day delivered to your inbox each day, please Click Here and then enter your email address in the box near the upper left corner of the page.
No comment yet, add your voice below!