“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Mark 8:36-37).

Will sat at his desk and looked at his checkbook. He was pretty pleased with the very significant amount of cash he had accumulated. He decided to add up his entire net worth. Taking all the funds in his portfolio, checking account, CDs, and combining them with the value of his home and possessions, he thought within himself, “You’ve done pretty well for yourself, old man. Lots of folks would want to trade places with you!” A very short time later he and his wife were going out to dinner. Just ahead of him the traffic light turned red. A little past the intersection was a large sign that read, “If you gain the whole world and die without Jesus, YOU LOSE EVERYTHING!”  He couldn’t forget that sign and eventually came to the point of trusting Christ alone for his salvation. How about you? Do you know the Lord and how are your priorities?

For today: I need the Lord’s help to keep my priorities in right perspective. How about you?