To die is gain

"For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain". Philippians 1:21 KJV. What a powerful scripture the Apostle Paul writes. He was in prison at the time he wrote this letter, and through it he encouraged the Church. Paul knew his time could be shortened here on earth, but whatever the out come was, life or death, he was going to glorify the Lord. As a good and faithful Christian today, we may also think "to die would be a gain". Some may say, "Get me out of this dark and wicked world". The Apostle also made it clear that as long as he was alive his body was for the use and service of the Lord. "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". vs 20. This man was sold out to the works of Christ, and no pain or any kind of suffering was going to stop him. How about each one of us? Are we sold out to the will of the Lord? Are we able to live a life that will give God Glory? Pray and ask God to prepare you. God Bless You.