Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Philippians 3:2-11
by: Angie Osborn.
The more we give up for the Lord, the more he is able to give us. As we begin to put down the things of this world to which we cling, we are freer to take what the Lord has for us. Paul is an excellent example of this truth. He had much by worldly standards: he had an education, he had position, he was seen as a leader with status—and he gave it all up. He gave it all up, and the Lord richly blessed him with the treasures of heaven. He will do the same for us, we only need to open our hearts and lay down our earthly “stuff.” Then, we are in a position to joyfully receive what he desires to give!