“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me.” Philippians 1:21-26. You all know how much I love to travel. I can go for weeks and weeks on the road, but there always comes a time when I long to hug my grandkids, to sleep in my own bed, or eat a tomato fresh from the garden. Paul wrote about a similar situation. He was torn between continuing life, as a preacher on earth, or dying, to be home with God. That homecoming is approaching for all of us, in due time, and how I look forward to that day, but until then we must joyfully be about our Father’s work. It’s truly a win/win situation…that’s why I can confidently say….For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain!!
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