Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Have you ever heard of a "win, win" situation? Well, as born again Christians, we are in that situation. Whether we live or whether we die, we win. To live for Christ brings the greatest joy. It's not always easy, but it's certainly simple. We have eternity, spent with God, to look forward to. We have the Word of God to help us learn about who our God is, and instruction on how to live a life that is worth something in Heaven. We have the Holy Spirit to teach us, give us understanding, and guide us. The struggle happens when it comes time for us to choose whether or not we will live that life. We choose our attitude. We choose our words. We choose our actions. Ultimately, no matter how great the struggle, if we choose God's way, then we choose joy, and peace. When we choose a life of obedience to the Lord, we choose to die to self, and the ways of this wicked world. Again, it is a choice to find, and experience, joy and peace (God's joy and peace, not the world's). Finally, if we physically die, if the Lord decides to take us home, we will immediately be in His presence. We will see loved ones who were also born again believers. We will see saints of old; but the greatest sight will be to see Jesus! So, you see, whether we live for Christ, or die in Christ, we win.
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