There are many reasons why we do what we do. But one of the greatest reasons I can think of is to serve others. To seek their best. As a coach, I have been blessed to see many of my athletes grow into mature adults, who often give back to their communities.
I like the way the Apostle Paul put it while contemplating dying or living while in prison. In Philippians 1:22-24 he wrote, “But if I live, I can do more fruitful work for Christ. So I really don’t know which is better. I’m torn between two desires: I long to go and be with Christ, which would be far better for me. But for your sakes, it is better that I continue to live.” Wow, if only we could all learn to have this same attitude.
What a way to view life. Paul had no doubt that if he died, he would be with Christ. All believers who are following after Jesus have this same assurance. In John 8:51 Jesus said, “Very truly I tell you, whoever obeys my word will never see death.” Oh, we will all die a physical death one day, but the Apostle John is speaking of a spiritual death. For those in Christ, they will never die Spiritually. They will never be separated from God.
If we could only learn to say like the Apostle Paul, “if I live, I can do more fruitful work for Christ.” Let us all become a people that prays, “Lord, open my eyes to see how I can be a blessing to others.” Lord, make me more like your Son. Soften my heart to serve.
