Your Daily Devotional for March 21, 2006

March 21, 2006

 

Knowing Him

by Dr. Paul Chappell

“Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel , [of ] the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things [but] loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them [but] dung, that I may win Christ, And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;”
Philippians 3:5-10

Growing up in the church youth group we would often sing the song “His name is Wonderful, His name is Wonderful, His name is Wonderful, Jesus my Lord.” After 30 years as a Christian, I can honestly say He is more wonderful today than the first day I met Him!

Jesus is the preexistent Son of God Who voluntarily gave His life and shed His blood so that you and I might be rescued from our sin. Colossians 1:14 says: “In whom we have redemption through his blood, [even] the forgiveness of sins:” This verse reminds us of the great price Jesus paid to show us the love of God. Perhaps we would appreciate the significance of Christ’s sacrifice if we would remember the truth of Colossians 1:16: “For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether [they be] thrones, or dominions, or principalities, nor powers: all things were created by him, and for him:”

Think for a moment of the fact that the Creator of the world loves you, and gave Himself for you. He is the One Who will be worshipped by everyone on the earth at the last day, and will one day welcome every believer to Heaven.

A few years ago, my wife and I were staying at a Marriott Hotel. With our luggage in our hands, we walked around a corner to try and locate our room. Three men in business suits walked out of a room in the hallway in front of us and noticed that we were carrying heavy bags. One man, in a dark gray suit, helped open our door and held it open as we walked into the room. He then shook my hand and said, “Hello, I’m Bill Marriott.” Apparently, Mr. Marriott was there inspecting the facility which had recently been purchased. Boy, did we feel special having him open our door!

What an awesome thought that one day, every child of God will have the privilege of entering into Heaven and seeing Jesus Christ, the Son of God, face to face!

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