7 But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith. 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, 11 and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. (Philippians 3)
We live in a world of power-hungry people. They will go to any lengths and expense to control people, situations, and their own egos. Sometimes we can be the same. Paul tells us about seeking a different kind of power - the power of the resurrected Christ. We are to want it so bad we are willing to submit and to suffer to receive it. It seems like a strange path to take, but indeed it is the right path. It is the way to true power - not to wield over others, but one whereby we are controlled by the power of God to do what is best for us, for others, and for His will. It is indeed the most awesome power we will find.
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