The main goal for his life, was to know Jesus Christ. To know all that He expected of Him, and to know the blessings that came from his relationship with Him. The question for us as Christians is; Is Knowing Christ the main priority of our lives? How can we profess to be Christians, if Jesus is not a first priority?
So often I observe that Christians have allowed the world to creep in and take precedence over their lives. When other Christians compromise, and indulge in worldly pleasures and activities, we feel that it's alright for us to do the same.
Jesus said that "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money" (or the world) Matthew 6:24.
There is no middle ground here. No place for us to try and live in both worlds. After coming to know Jesus, Paul knew what choice he needed to make. It was a choice of blessing, instead of ruin. A choice that he eventually gave his life for.
In 2021 I pray that you will put Jesus first in your life. Be obedient to His teachings, and live your life totally for Him. You will not be sorry, but eternally blessed. GP
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