What Do You Have To Lose
In a bustling city filled with the noise of everyday life, there lived a man named David. David was successful by worldly standards, with a thriving career, a beautiful home, and all the comforts money could buy. Yet, despite his outward success, David felt a deep emptiness within. He longed for something more, something that money and material possessions couldn't provide.
One day, as David sat in his office overlooking the city skyline, a colleague approached him with an invitation to attend his church service. His friend spoke passionately about his faith and how it had brought purpose and meaning to his life. David listened politely but dismissed the idea, citing his busy schedule and lack of interest in religion.
However, the colleague's words lingered in David's mind. That night, as he lay in bed, he couldn't shake the question: "What do you have to lose?" It echoed in his thoughts, prompting him to consider the possibility that there might be more to life than what he had experienced so far.
The next day, David decided to visit the church out of curiosity. As he stepped into the sanctuary, he was greeted by warmth and kindness from the congregation. The pastor's message that day spoke directly to David's heart, addressing the emptiness he had been feeling and offering hope and fulfillment through faith in Christ.
The pastor shared the words of Jesus from Matthew 16:26: "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?" (Matthew 16:26)
Those words struck a chord with David. He realized that despite his material success, his soul was longing for something eternal, something that couldn't be bought or earned through worldly achievements.
As David continued to attend church and explore the teachings of the Bible, he encountered more passages that spoke directly to his search for meaning and purpose. One verse that resonated deeply with him was Philippians 3:8-9:
"More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ, and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith." (Philippians 3:8-9)
Through these Scriptures and the community of believers, David's perspective began to shift. He realized that the question "What do you have to lose?" was not about worldly possessions or status but about the eternal destiny of his soul.
In the weeks and months that followed, David's faith grew stronger. He surrendered his life to Christ, finding the true fulfillment and purpose he had been searching for. What he thought he might lose in terms of worldly goods, he gained abundantly in a relationship with God and a newfound sense of peace and joy that transcended circumstances.
David's journey serves as a reminder that sometimes, asking ourselves "What do you have to lose?" can lead us to the most valuable discovery of all—faith in Jesus Christ.
Fifty years ago, I committed my life to serving the Lord. I hold an associate degree in Christian Education and a bachelor’s degree in Christian Counseling. I live by 1 Corinthians 9:16, and Ephesians 3:7-8. In my retirement, I focus on studying and sharing the teachings of God’s Word with others. Besides writing this Blog, I maintain 3 Facebook pages dedicated to spreading the Word of God. Email Dean: hopeinchrist2024@yahoo.com