Magnifying Christ
This devotional article by a PRC pastor expounds Philippians 1:20-21 to argue that magnifying Christ should be the chief desire governing all other desires in the believer's life, whether in circumstances of freedom or imprisonment. Using the metaphor of a telescope magnifying the sun, Marcus illustrates how Christians should cultivate a deepened vision and appreciation of Christ's greatness that sustains joy and boldness in all circumstances.
According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain -- Philippians 1:20-21. Everyone has desires. Those desires relate to such things as church, marriage and family, careers, schooling, vacations, money, and even eating and drinking. But of our many desires, which one is chief? Which desire...
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