Thursday, June 6, 2013

I Do Not Object to Dying

Acts 25:10-11

10 So Paul said, "I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged. To the Jews I have done no wrong, as you very well know. 


11 For if I am an offender, or have committed anything deserving of death, I do not object to dying; but if there is nothing in these things of which these men accuse me, no one can deliver me to them. I appeal to Caesar."

The Apostle Paul had a different perspective about death than most of us.  A perspective that we need to imitate.

Philippians 1:21-26; NKJV
 

21 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 

22 But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I cannot tell. 

23 For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. 

24 Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you. 

25 And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith, 2

26 that your rejoicing for me may be more abundant in Jesus Christ by my coming to you again.