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OUR DAILY BREAD Friday, January 21, 1994
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READ: Mark 8:34-38
A LIFE THAT SATISFIES
Whoever loses his life for My sake and the
gospel's will save it.
Mark 8:35
In his book `Facing Loneliness,', J. Oswald Sanders writes, "The
round of pleasure or the amassing of wealth are but vain attempts
to escape from the persistent ache ... The millionaire is usually
a lonely man, and the comedian is often more unhappy than his
audience."
Sanders goes on to emphasize that being successful often fails to
produce satisfaction. Then he refers to Henry Martyn, a
distinguished scholar, as an example of what he is talking about.
Martyn, a Cambridge University student, was honored at only 20
years of age for his achievements in mathematics. In fact, he
was given the highest recognition possible in that field. And
yet he felt an emptiness inside. He said that instead of finding
fulfillment in his achievements, he had "only grasped a shadow."
After evaluating his life's goals, Martyn sailed to India as a
missionary at the age of 24. When he arrived, he prayed, "Lord,
let me burn out for you." In the next 7 years that preceded his
death, he translated the New Testament into three difficult
Eastern Languages. These notable achievements were certainly not
passing "shadows."
Real fulfillment comes in following Christ. A life lived fully
for the Lord is a life that truly satisfies.
Author: Richard W. De Haan
If we commit ourselves to Christ
And follow in His way,
He'll give us life that satisfies
With purpose for each day.
--Sper
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
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A fulfilled life is a life full of love for the Lord and others.
THE BIBLE ON ONE YEAR: Job 18-20
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