I AM SET. A quietness of spirit knowing that God brought me here – “I am set…” A passion for the souls of those that are near – “I am set…” A deep understanding of the truths held so dear – “I am set…” A solemn awareness that only once some may hear – “I am set…”
Not just in pride or with confidence in self – “The defense…” Not thinking that God left me sitting on a shelf – “The defense…” Not worrying or complaining no others can help – “The defense…” Not trusting in men but in the Living God Himself – “The defense…”
It is what God gave me the day I was saved – “The Gospel.” It is that which I preach to those by sin depraved – “The Gospel.” It is liberty to those who, to their chains, are enslaved – “The Gospel.” It is freedom and new life from the Savior who gave – “The Gospel.”
Whatever men do when they try to oppose – “I am set for the defense of the Gospel.” Whatever they say, then their guilt is exposed – “I am set for the defense of the Gospel.” Wherever they go, those whom God has chosen – “I am set for the defense of the Gospel.” Whenever they speak, must make sure each one knows – “I am set for the defense of the Gospel.”
“The defense of the Gospel” was a calling for Paul; “The defense of the Gospel” was a blessing to fall; “The Defense of the Gospel” was a large work, not small; “The defense of the Gospel” was a challenge to all.
So now I must ask, “For this work… am I set? Will I stay firm and steadfast, whatever beset? Will I be true to the Gospel whatever I get?” By God’s help, to His Gospel, I again recommit.
To "live Christ" is different from living for Christ. Living for Christ is an addition to living for ourselves. To live for someone or something gives that thing control over our lives. To live for business makes it the priority over all other interests. To live for pleasure or fame sets those as the meaning of life. To live Christ places Him as the source of life for a committed Christian. That also means our actions would have a good reason behind them. We would use our time as effectively as possible and focus our efforts on what truly matters.