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IBS 43 - Philippians 3:10

 Philippians 3:10
“I want to know Christ — yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death.”
I want to know Christ. I’ve said that so many different times throughout my life. I wanted to know Christ, but I never cared to get to know Him. I didn’t want to take time out of my day to spend with Him. I didn’t want to sacrifice an hour or two to sit down and be with my savior. I didn’t feel as if it were important. I’d rather watch television or hang out with my friends. I also didn’t like the idea of suffering. I thought I’d get away with not suffering by not spending time with God, which caused more suffering in my life. 
Throughout time, I learned that Christ is my friend. And since He’s my friend, I should spend time with Him. I don’t like it when I have a friend that never wants to hang out with me except when it’s convenient for them, likewise I should spend time with God even if I don’t want to and it’s not convenient.  I have to sacrifice my flesh for my spiritual needs and suffering for Christ became less scary. I don’t have to be afraid to suffer my Savior, He suffered for me first. He also says that He’s always with me. I don’t have to be afraid. That with Him, suffering won’t be as bad. This earthly body will die away but my spiritual body will forever live on with Christ. Suffering for Christ is worth it in the end. Knowing Christ, sacrificing a few hours in a day is worth it in the end. Loving God and being loved by Him is wonderful and all anyone needs. He is so powerful, wonderful, forever holding my hand. 


Application: I’ll spend extra time with God this week, asking God to draw me closer to Him so I can know Him better, knowing the power of His resurrection. Vanessa will hold me accountable. 

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