Becoming All Things

Psalms 122; 1 Corinthians 9-11

“To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.”

1 Corinthians 9:22, 23

Voluntarily choosing to humble ourselves before others, exposing our weakness in order to win them for the gospel requires that we find our identity in Christ and not in the affirmation and opinions of others toward us. Paul’s manner and message were congruent. Jesus gave Paul the Gospel and prepared him to suffer greatly in sharing that gospel with others. Paul received that commission and so have countless others since him. When we think we can share the gospel without living the gospel we deceive ourselves and we will not see lasting fruit through our lives. The cost of the gospel is great, both for Jesus, and for those who become carriers of its message and ministry.

Have we willingly served the cause of the Gospel with our surrendered life?

Or are we still living for ourselves?

“Lord Jesus, your incarnation is my example. Fill me with greater love for others than in self-preservation, for your glory.”