I Believe in God, but I Just Want to Have FunSýnishorn

JESUS IS GREATER

In a 60 minutes interview years ago, quarterback Tom Brady asked, “Why do I have three Super Bowl rings and still think there’s something greater out there for me?”

Well, Tom, because there is something (actually a Someone) far greater out there! Paul wrote to the Church in Philippi, “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” He knew what he was living for. Maybe it would be better to say that he knew WHO he was living for. It wasn’t for self or fun, the weekend, retirement, or the next big achievement. Paul was living for Christ. He knew that God created him for more, and that more was found in Jesus.

Paul’s life was filled with purpose and meaning—he was a child of God, called to be a gospel-sharing church planter throughout the Roman Empire. And so, every day he lived; he lived not for his own desires but for the mission of Christ. And if you read Acts and all his letters, Paul’s life wasn’t easy, but it sure sounds like he was fully satisfied.

You are a child of God. You are called to be part of Jesus Christ’s mission to share the gospel with the whole world. Wherever you are, your life has purpose and meaning.

Ask Yourself:

-What makes Paul’s attitude toward living and dying hard?

-What do you live for? Who do you live for?

Pause to Pray: Jesus, I know the truth. You are worth far more than the temporary pleasures of this world. Teach me to have the perspective of Paul.

Take a Next Step: Consider your schedule for the day ahead. Consider how you can live for Christ in your work, with your family, among your friends, and as you have fun.