FINDING THROUGH LOSING

1. Biblical Paradoxes

a) The Bible is a unique and strange Book. It is very different from any other “sacred book” of other religions. The Bible contains “God’s thoughts” which are strange and yet marvelous spiritual teachings. Among them are paradoxes. A Paradox is defined as a seemingly self-contradictory declaration but is in fact true.

b) To some, such biblical paradoxes may seem somewhat ridiculous and yet such are the very words of God which were written for our admonition and learning.

c) Here is one of the biblical paradoxes.

2. Finding Through Losing

Matthew 10:39 (NKJV)
39 He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it.

a) People try to find the meaning of life in earthly pursuits, in trying to succeed and prosper, and in trying to enjoy their material possessions – only to find out too late that nothing on earth really satisfies the soul. 

b) Friend, without Jesus… life is meaningless for Jesus is the very essence of life. He is everything that your poor lost soul has ever longed for. Jesus will still be Lord and King even without you, but friend you are NOTHING without Jesus!