Paul was a man who suffered the loss of everything-

– according to his own claim. Yet any loss he counted pure gain.

The key to this transforming of earthly losses into heavenly gains is love. 

What do we love?

If our hearts are set on– people and possessions and position,- we do not lose any thing! If our hearts are set on Christ–We gain everything!

The Lord can show us “the big picture” and the “long view,”-

– the incalculable gain in spiritual and eternal terms,

– if we love Him above all. Everything that belongs to us-

– belongs also to Him. 

Everything that belongs to Him-

– belongs also to us. 

What, then, can we finally lose? 

If we lose not Christ Himself-

– we have finally lost nothing,

– for He is our treasure and

– He has our hearts! 

So-

“…seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33).

(PR)