For me, Christ is gain both in living and in death. Paul’s conviction that life for him was Christ and that eternal life was guaranteed for him through Christ, enabled him to desire for Christ to be honored in his body, whether that resulted in life or death. This martyr’s prayer challenges even those of us who may never be called to be martyred to live a life worthy of the gospel. (Philippians 1.19-26) November 17, 2024