What Will You Do?

"If you try to save your life, you will lose it. But if you give it up for me, you will surely find it.”

Matthew 10:39 (CEV)

So, what are you going to do with your life?

The older you get, the more you’ll hear the question. It’s expected you will pursue college, career, and achievements. People will even encourage you to look out for “number one,” namely, yourself.

But Jesus turned that kind of thinking upside down. He said that the more you give away, the more you will receive. The more you help others, the greater your reward. And to save your life, you must first lose it.

Jesus practiced what he preached. He modeled giving up his life. Jesus bravely left Heaven and equality with God to become a human and serve people. When he sent his followers out to spread the word about him, he told them to give their life to him in order to save their life. They went without money or ways to defend themselves or other keys to success. But by living for Jesus, they changed people’s lives and the future of the world.

Ultimately, Jesus gave his life as a sacrifice for us by dying on the cross. We may never face losing our physical life, but he does ask us to use our days serving him.

Giving your life to Jesus doesn’t mean all your desires will be crushed. Rather, giving him control will bring a greater reward. Bravely following him is the best life and brings eternal life!

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There are countless examples of people who have given their lives to serve others. Research or interview your Christian hero and find out what they say about the sacrifice.

INSPIRATION

“God’s purpose gives life meaning.”

—Woodrow Kroll, American evangelist, pastor, and radio host

KEEP IT GOING

Related passages: These additional verses will help you expand Scriptural knowledge and place on the armor of God’s Word to tackle each day. Swipe to read the passages today.

Isaiah 53:5

Isaiah 53:12

Romans 6:13

1 John 3:16