One More For The Lord

1 Corinthians 9:22-23 

"To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all

things to all men, that I might by all means save some.  And this I

do for the gospel's sake, that I might be

partaker thereof with you."

    Paul’s one aim was to gain men. He uses the words repeatedly. To gain one more for his Lord, he would forgo comfort, a salary, and rest for himself. He would allow no competitor for an earthly prize to supersede himself in his sacrifices for this crown of rejoicing. He points to the denials, the hard training, and the severe discipline to which men who took part in the games subjected themselves to. No one thought it strange that they should sacrifice so much for the chance of winning;(v24-25). So why should he be counted eccentric, who sought the certain reward of gaining new lovers of his Master’s cross?
    He tells us that he lived in constant dread of becoming a castaway. He had no fear of being rejected from God’s love; who had used him so wonderfully, and he had no fear that God would cease to do so, and should cast him aside in favor of someone more unselfish,, more free from that which would excite prejudice. If Paul was so eager to surrender his rights and bruise his body that he might attain the prize of soul-winning. My Friend, you nor I could never be another Paul. But the question arises can we not do better in the area of soul winning as individuals and as His Church. 

Amen!

Reading: (1 Cor. 9:16-27)

Ref: (HG SB, MSB)

May God Bless You

And Your Family

Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.

The Cross Life Ministry