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

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭3‬:‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬

All in.

Our life in today’s world is littered with so many things to get and gain, each filling an empty space of want that brings a temporary satisfaction until the next one comes along.

Like salivating dogs, we chase after garbage in a relentless search for completion.

“Knowing Christ Jesus” is a hard sell and intangible substitute for a nation of people so trained on seeking the next big thing. Worse yet, to find and follow Christ also requires abandonment of all those things we have worked so hard to acquire.

To be genuinely all in is a tough sell, but like clearing out a stuffed garage, we do so as an expression of our fealty and commitment to create a space where He alone can reside because the experience of knowing Him trumps all idols we’ve accumulated.

His surpassing worth to our life now and in eternity counts all else tangible and intangible rubbish.

It’s Sunday.

A good day to clean out the garage and take out the garbage.