Skip to main content

Devotional 2.6.2026


 February 6, 2026 – Our Greatest Treasure

 

Philippians 3:8

Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake, I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ…

 

Scripture Reading – Proverbs 3

 

In Philippians 3:8, Paul makes a startling claim: everything he once considered valuable now feels like loss compared to knowing Christ. His words echo the wisdom of Proverbs 3, where we are urged not to lean on our own understanding and not to prize riches or self-made security above the Lord. Proverbs repeatedly reminds us that wisdom is more valuable than silver or gold because it leads not just to success, but to life. Possessions promise control, comfort, and status, yet they cannot guide our steps or heal our hearts. True wisdom begins when we recognize that what we gain in Christ far outweighs what we could ever accumulate on our own. Knowing God reshapes how we view success, security, and what it truly means to live well.

 

The songs we sing help train our hearts toward this wisdom. God So Loved reminds us that our worth is not something we earn or buy; it is given freely through Christ. Christ Is Mine Forevermore anchors our hope not in temporary success, but in an eternal belonging that cannot be lost. Holy Again and Again lifts our eyes beyond what fades, calling us to worship the God who remains faithful in every season. And Be Thou My Vision captures the heart of Proverbs 3, asking God to be our true treasure, wisdom, and guiding light. Together, these songs teach us that joy, security, and meaning are not found in possessions but in a life centered on Christ, where He alone shapes our vision and desires.

 

Further reading: Matthew 6:19–21; 1 Timothy 6:6–10; Psalm 73:25–26

 

Reflection Questions:

1.     What possessions, goals, or achievements are most tempting for you to trust for security or identity?

2.     How can you pursue Christ as your greatest treasure this week?

Prayer: Lord, I confess how easily I place my hope in things that cannot last. Teach me to value wisdom over wealth and relationship with You over all else. Help me trust You with my plans, my future, and my desires. Shape my heart so that Christ becomes my greatest joy and treasure. Lead me in Your paths, and let my life reflect a deeper love for You than for anything this world offers. Amen.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Devotional 7.11.25

July 11, 2025 – Tell The Story Matthew 28:18-20:  And Jesus came and said to them,  “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.   Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,   teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”   Scripture Reading – Psalm 78   What’s your story? What is God’s redemptive story? Do those intersect for you? This week is a good time to reflect on those questions. The writer of Psalm 78 is recounting the lessons from Israel’s past. Asaph is doing this to remind them of who God is, the mighty and faithful acts he’s done, and that Israel (the tribe of Judah, v. 68) are God’s chosen people. The psalmist’s desire is that they not only repent of their sin and unbelief (v. 32), but that their transformation and turning back to...
Post a Comment
Read more

Devotional 5.16.25

Yours, O Lord, Is the Kingdom   1 Chronicles 29:10-11 Blessed are you, O LORD, the God of Israel our father, forever and ever. Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, and you are exalted as head above all.   Scripture Reading: Psalm 70   Psalm 70 is a cry for urgent help: “Make haste, O God, to deliver me!” In contrast, 1 Chronicles 29 declares God’s eternal rule, power, and glory. Together, they reveal two essential truths of faith: God is both near to the needy and exalted above all. We pray for deliverance while praising His unshakable sovereignty. David, in his final prayer, praised the Lord not for personal blessing, but for God’s eternal kingship and majesty. When we feel weak and desperate like the psalmist, we look up and remember the greatness of our God and His amazing love demonstrated in sending Jesus Christ (John 3:16; R...
Post a Comment
Read more

Devotional 8.22.25

Our Future Hope    John 14:1–3 Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.   Scripture Reading – Psalm 84   Jesus comforts His disciples by promising them a place in His Father’s house. This assurance reminds us that no matter how unsettled or uncertain life feels, our true home is secure in Him. Psalm 84 echoes this longing: “Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere.” The psalmist celebrates the joy of God’s presence, where even the sparrow finds a home. Together, these passages show us that the Christian life is not about striving to belong in this world but about resting in the promise of Christ’s eternal dwelling place. A reminder that life with Jesus starts now and lasts forever. Our hea...
Post a Comment
Read more