Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Word-Filled Wednesday : What shall it profit a man?









Mark 8

34 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.
36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
Mar 8:37 Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
God has been bringing these verses to my mind recently. These are solemn reminders to me to take up my cross daily and follow Christ. I am reminded to set my priority right daily. It will not profit me if I shall gain the whole world but lost my soul. But if I have Christ and live for Him daily, even if I have little in this world, I can have the assurance of eternal fellowship and joy in the Lord.

May this be your comfort and encouragement too!

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Thank you for stopping by. Thanks for your prayers and encouragements. Hope you have a blessed day!

(I took this photo at Changi Beach, Singapore)

20 comments:

Anonymous said...

A perfect picture for this verse.

Many prayers flowing you way, my friend.

Anonymous said...

Hi Nancie, just dropping in to see how you are doing.

It is very comforting and encouraging. Thank you for sharing it here. Have a blessed day!

Anonymous said...

Amen! What an encouragement to me today, thank you so much for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Wow! That is the perfect picture to go with that verse. Toby Mac sings a song w/ Kirk Franklin about this verse. I loved your comments. Blessing to you today sweet sister in Christ.

Anonymous said...

We put so much hope into this world when our hope is beyond and with our Savior. Great reminder! Love the picture you chose for this verse!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful Nancie. A great reminder and encouragement to remember what is eternal...

Anonymous said...

that is such a calming picture; Amen about your post; It's such a struggle because we do live in a world with many temptations and to serve our Father, we need His strength and encouragement ever more!

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful picture! Thank you for sharing this verse!

Be blessed!

Anonymous said...

Amen, I daily want to follow my Lord sweetie.

Anonymous said...

This is such a great scripture and reminder to us of where to place our priorities. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for that encouragement. Beautiful pic and verse, too.

Anonymous said...

Good thoughts to keep at the forefront of our minds...thank you Nancie for this beautiful photo and scripture. Blessings to you, my friend.

Anonymous said...

How true that verse it, and I just love how you illustrated it... we definitely need to be constantly checking our priorities to make sure they line up with what God has for us...

Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Very powerful verse. The picture goes well with it, too! Happy WFW!

Anonymous said...

very thought provoking! Great job hon!

Anonymous said...

beautiful photo and very thought provoking verse. (Reminds me of a Third Day song :o) Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Love this picture and your words- a great verse to mediate today

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

I've had these verses on my mind lately too. He has a way of righting our priorities, doesn't He? :~D

Anonymous said...

Dear friends,thanks for stopping by and your kind comments. Thanks for all your prayers and encouragements. Thank God that we can encourage one another. May God bless you all!