“I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me.” Philippians 1:20–26
Thorn, Joe. Note to Self (Foreword by Sam Storms) (p. 91). Crossway. Kindle Edition.
Reflections:
This is the Christian life; living like there is no tomorrow while planning for an eternity. “Consider your calling, and then determine what it means for you, as a Christian, to fulfill your calling in such a way that will glorify God, serve his mission, and demonstrate grace to the world.”
Describe your “calling” as you understand it today.
Pretend you are near the end of your life, what three things would you want to be true about how you lived your life?
What does “living for an eternity” mean to you today? How does it change how you live each day?
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