What Jesus Did! 'What's It Worth?' — Luke 9:24-25

Thursday, June 11, 2015

The person that wants to save his life will lose it. And every person that gives his life for me will save it. It is worth nothing for a person to have the whole world, if he himself is destroyed or lost.
— Luke 9:24-25 NLT
Illustration of Luke 9:24-25 NLT — It is worth nothing for a person to have the whole world, if he himself is destroyed or lost.

Key Thought

On earth, we get one lifetime. That's it. No more and no less. What we do in this life influences how we will spend eternal life. So if we live our lives trying to bring fulfillment to ourselves and achievement that brings honor to only us, we're going to end up losing everything. They don't put trailer hitches on hearses for a reason: all we take with us into the next life is our relationship with Jesus and those who love him. So let's not pursue what is insignificant, inconsequential, and ultimately what is perishable. The only lasting investment for our lives is Jesus!

Today's Prayer

Clear my clouded vision, O God, so that I can see your will more clearly and not be distracted by my own selfishness and self-seeking. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings

  • Haggai 1:3-6
  • Matthew 6:19-21
  • Philippians 3:7-9

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About This Devotional

What Jesus Did is a one-year devotional guide through the gospels, using one short passage each day and following the Gospel in consecutive order. Each devotional consists of a passage, reflection and a prayer which opens up the day's scripture and shows how it challenges you to live for Jesus.

What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware.

Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

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