Rev. James Smith

That I may win Christ. Philippians 3:8

The aim of men in general is to make a fortune, enjoy the world, and live respectably; the aim of the believer is to win Christ. Jesus possesses all he desires, and to possess Christ would satisfy every wish. We now have a title to Him, we receive much from Him, and we enjoy His love often; but we want to be present with Him, and to have full possession of Him as our everlasting all. He is set before us as our mark, He is held out as the prize, and is promised as the everlasting portion of every overcomer. Where is the heart this morning? Which way do the desires tend? What is to be the object of pursuit today? If Jesus is the principal object, failing in our pursuit after other things, losses, or crosses, will not affect us much; but our conduct will say, “I aim to win Christ; if He is mine, all is well, other things are but trifles compared with Him.”

Keeping Jesus in view in this manner will prevent murmuring, cure our impatience, and keep our hearts in comparative peace.—O may our every action cry in the ears of every observer, “THAT I MAY WIN CHRIST.” He who has Christ has an infinite portion, unsearchable wealth, and boundless resources.

Not softest strains can charm mine ears,
Like His beloved name;
Nor aught beneath the skies inspire
My heart with equal flame.

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Taken from The Believer’s Daily Remembrancer by Rev. James Smith. This edited edition is copyrighted.