Solid Joys Daily Devotional Gain What You Cannot Lose
Jan 8, 2026
Explore the powerful promise that God can transform the impossible into the possible, especially for those on a missionary journey. Discover how sacrifices made in faith lead to greater spiritual joy and fulfillment. John Piper emphasizes the importance of prioritizing eternal gains over earthly losses. By counting material things as worthless, listeners are encouraged to embrace the richness of serving Christ. The message resonates with the inspiring credo of Jim Elliot: give what you cannot keep to gain what you cannot lose.
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Divine Power Overcomes Human Limits
- Jesus says what seems impossible for people is possible with God, shifting responsibility from human strength to divine power.
- John Piper uses this to argue missionaries should not fear human limitations because conversion is God's work.
Losses Become Eternal Gains
- Christ promises missionary sacrifices will be outweighed by spiritual gains and improved joy a hundredfold.
- John Piper frames missionary hardship as exchange: losing temporal things to gain eternal life and joy.
Renounce To Gain True Satisfaction
- Renounce your possessions to pursue life that satisfies deepest longings by serving Christ.
- Count all things as rubbish for the surpassing value of serving the King of Kings.
