Philippians 3:7-14. But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith. 10 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.
12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Now that God has opened our eyes to see ahead of time, we can also receive the strength from above ahead of time and enjoy every circumstance we face ahead of time. On this covenant journey, as citizens of the kingdom of God, we do not merely react to the kingdom of darkness—we overcome and conquer it in advance.
What, then, should we do in the remaining days of our lives? It is simple: we “press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of us” (Philippians 3:12). Our lives are not aimless; they are a pursuit of a divine purpose already secured in Christ.
We go all-in on the future that God will surely fulfill. We go all-out for the Great Commission our Lord Jesus has entrusted to us (Matthew 28:16–20). This should not be a partial commitment but a wholehearted offering of our lives to what God has prepared.
For God has already prepared good works in advance—works that no one else can do (Ephesians 2:10). These are not random tasks but uniquely appointed callings. What we must do is take hold of them.
And what is it that no one else can do? It is the work of spiritual healing. The world has been fundamentally sick since the beginning:
“Cursed is the ground because of you;
through painful toil you will eat food from it
all the days of your life.
It will produce thorns and thistles for you,
and you will eat the plants of the field.
By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food
until you return to the ground,
since from it you were taken;
for dust you are and to dust you will return.” (Genesis 3:17–19)
Scripture reveals that mankind was created as a spiritual being, with the mind and body intricately connected to the spirit. When the spirit is broken, the mind and body cannot stand firm. This is why true healing must begin at the spiritual root.
The Bible also declares that all people are born spiritually dead because of sin—cut off from the source of life (Ephesians 2:1). This is the fundamental problem of humanity.
As a result, people live under the influence of the “ruler of the kingdom of the air,” the devil (Ephesians 2:2). Fear, anxiety, and insecurity have become ingrained in human life, giving rise to countless mental and physical afflictions (Ephesians 2:3).
Despite remarkable advancements in science and medicine over the past decades, the world is not becoming healthier—it is becoming more broken. Countless people suffer from incurable diseases, including deep spiritual, mental, and physical conditions that no human effort can fully resolve.
Throughout history, even the most powerful nations failed to bring true healing. Instead of restoring the world, they pursued dominance—waging wars and producing systems that often deepened human suffering.
Even Israel, the nation chosen to carry the gospel of healing, became trapped in nationalism and missed God’s heart for world evangelization. Therefore, God raised up the holy seed (Isaiah 6:13), the remnants (Zephaniah 2:7), and the scattered (1 Peter 1:1) to fulfill His purpose.
To accomplish this, God allowed circumstances such as slavery (Exodus 3:1–8), captivity (Zephaniah 2:7), and occupation (Acts 1:6–7). Yet in every age, He raised individuals—Joseph, Moses, Samuel, David, Daniel and his three friends, Esther, the Early Church, and Paul—to bring healing to the nations, even influencing powerful empires like Egypt, Philistia, Babylon, Persia, and Rome.
In later history, God raised figures such as John Calvin, Martin Luther, John Wesley, and D. L. Moody. Through them, the gospel advanced in ways that neither political power nor institutional religion could achieve. They accomplished what no one else could because God displayed His power through them. In every case, it was God who brought healing and restoration to the world through those who held onto His covenant.
Today, God has called you as a remnant of this age. He has placed you in this specific time—a time when the world desperately needs healing: healing from being “under the power of the devil” (Acts 10:38), healing for broken hearts and weary minds (Matthew 11:28), and healing from all kinds of physical diseases (Acts 8:4–8).
Scripture clearly reveals what will come in the last days (Matthew 24:1–14; Matthew 25:45–46; 2 Timothy 3:1–5). There will be unprecedented chaos, confusion, and despair. Even amid rapid technological advancement—through the digital revolution and the rise of artificial intelligence—the core problems of humanity will only intensify.
As we move deeper into this era, new forms of suffering will emerge faster than science can understand or treat. Spiritual and mental illnesses will increase dramatically across the world. Therefore, we must “be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8).
But how do we stand? We find true rest in Christ alone. We discover ongoing healing through the Word. We continually receive strength from above through prayer.
God is sending you into places where you will witness what He has already accomplished through Christ. You will go to fields where Christ is not yet known, and there you will bring God’s healing and restoration. The work you do will become a masterpiece of God—something no one else can replicate.
Through the unique work of God in your life, the people in your mission field will be blessed. Wherever God sends you, His promise will produce great joy and lasting fruit.
Prayer. Father, I thank You for calling me as a remnant of this age. Open my eyes to see what You have already fulfilled through Christ. Send me to places where Christ is not known, and use me to bring Your healing and restoration. In Jesus’ name, Amen.