Resurrection Power

What things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord.—Philippians 3:7–8

Many Christians today believe that Jesus rose from the dead, yet they are not sure what difference this makes in their lives. They read the Bible and hear about the power of Jesus’ resurrection. But they wonder how to appropriate this power and why they don’t seem to experience it.

Paul said if we want this resurrection power, we need to lay everything else aside and place Jesus first in our lives. We must spend time with Him, read His Word, and seek Him with our whole hearts. We must believe and have faith.

It is easy to focus our attention on our physical needs and personal interests and to think like people in the world. But if we want to experience the full power of God we must learn not to rely on the flesh or cater to its demands. Instead, we must live by faith in Jesus with lives submitted to Him.

Paul said our goal must be to “know Him and the power of His resurrection” (v. 10). Everything else must be like “rubbish,” so we can “gain Christ and be found in Him” (vs. 8–9). We must realize that we have no righteousness of our own and must receive His blessings and power through faith.

Ask God to help you know Jesus more deeply than ever before. Give Him first place in your life. Then watch as you experience more of His resurrection power in your life.

Reflection Question: What do you need Jesus’ resurrection power to do in your life?