TODAY’S VERSE
And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul?
Matthew 16:26
TODAY’S THOUGHT
Jesus asked a question that has challenged people for centuries. His question has never been more relevant than it is today. He asked, “What will we benefit if we gain the whole world but lose our soul?” Isn’t gaining the whole world what everyone seems to be striving for? Never in the history of man has it been harder to be content. The pressures of this world are amplified through print, television, movies, and the internet. The convergence of media and information has escalated the speed of trends, fads, and popularity making us even more susceptible to manipulation.
We must look certain ways, have certain things, go to certain schools, and live in certain places. And if we cannot make it, then our children must. The words of Jesus stand in contrast to the media hype. They warn us to stop the madness! Jesus points out that there is so much more in life than just the physical trappings and the praise of men.
We have a soul! In this world, we live for 70, 80 years or so. Our soul, however, lives forever. This life is the beginning of who we really are. God created more than your body; He created your soul. It never dies. It is eternal. That is why the question Jesus asked is so essential. One way or another, you must answer. “What do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul?”
TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Jesus, I must admit I have jumped onto a treadmill. I am running and running but not going anywhere. Help me to see myself as a living, breathing soul that You love and have created. Please help me not sacrifice it for the little that this world has to offer. Instead, I give my soul to You as a living sacrifice of worship.
In Jesus’ name.
AMEN
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