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Nothing Worth More

But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.” – Acts 20:24

How much does your faith mean to you?

This is a tough question. On the one hand, it can be good and cause us to re-examine our priorities. Take a couple of minutes to think/talk through these questions?

  • How do I spend my time?
  • How often do I read the Bible or pray?
  • When did I last talk to someone about Jesus?
  • Do I serve others?
  • Is church/worship a priority?
  • How do I spend the money God has given me?

For Paul, he wanted to share the Gospel with people and nothing else was as valuable as that.

What about the other hand?

Before I said, “On the one hand…” So, what about the other hand? Here you go.

On the other hand, questions like, “How much does your faith mean to you?” can lead us down the path of works-righteousness and either pride or depression. We have to remember the position that Paul was speaking from. He was one called by Christ and redeemed by the blood of Jesus through faith.

Paul isn’t speaking as one hoping to saved or desperate to keep his salvation. He is speaking as someone who knows that Jesus died for him, forgave him, and calls him a child of God. He is speaking as one secure in the knowledge that his salvation is not dependent on how well he lives out his faith, but rather the gift of faith that came from God.

This isn’t a message of pride that his life is so valuable because of what he does for God, quite the opposite. He realizes he has nothing to offer. This is a message of realizing what is truly valuable in life., the gifts that God has given through Jesus Christ.

Grounded in the Gospel
So, while you think about the questions above, think about them in light of the Gospel. It’s not, “I have to.” It’s, “I get to.” What amazing gifts God has given you through His Son both in what you have received and the opportunities you now have.

Heavenly Father,

There’s nothing worth more than You. I could never give enough to have what You give, but thankfully, You give it freely. Open my eyes to Your gifts that I may live in them.

Amen.

In Christ’s Service,

Pastor Kurt