LIVING FOR CHRIST
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain
(Philippians 1:21).
Our daily lives involve many activities -- walking, talking,
working, resting -- and all are joyfully transformed and
energized as we do them in the name and in the presence of our
Lord Jesus Christ. Like the two disciples on the road to
Emmaus, when "Jesus Himself drew near, and went with them," we
can testify: "Did not our heart burn within us, while He
talked with us by the way?" (Luke 24:15,32).
Or, like Andrew and another disciple (probably John) who
"abode with Him that day," and then soon desired to bring
others to Him (John 1:39-42), our love for the Lord and concern
for others grows as we abide with Him. With Mary of Bethany
who "sat at Jesus' feet, and heard His word" (Luke 10:39), we
can listen to Him by the Holy Spirit through the inspired
Word of God, and thus choose with her "that good part."
We can even say with Paul, "I am crucified with Christ," but
nevertheless "alive unto God through Jesus Christ"
(Galatians 2:20; Romans 6:11), if indeed we resolve by His
enabling "that henceforth we should not serve sin" (Romans 6:6).
Finally, like all the early disciples and those of every
generation who "love His appearing" (II Timothy 4:8), as we
live daily in Him, walking and talking with Him, we can
"look for Him" (Hebrews 9:28), knowing that one day we shall
"meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the
Lord" (I Thessalonians 4:17). Even if we die before He
returns, "to die is gain," for "whether we wake or sleep, we
should live together with Him" (I Thessalonians 5:10).
"If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are
above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your
affection on things above, not on things on the earth"
(Colossians 3:1-2). HMM
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