Before you get too excited this is not about losing weight, sorry. Better yet, it is about how you and I view ourselves. If I were to be completely honest with you, sometimes I think that I am pretty great. Fortunately, time and circumstances make their way into my life and reveal something about me that is quite the opposite of greatness, failure. The harsh reality of my life is that I am the “Biggest Loser”.

The seasons in my life when I am met with ease, or I can match my situation with my own talents and abilities hide the truth about the real depth of who I am. Let me illustrate this for you. Chaos enters my life and the challenge is before me. The children are not cooperating, the house is a disaster, my energy level is low, the calendar is filled, and I become hopeless. I turn to complaining, being rude, wallowing in self-pity, and focusing on my inability to conquer. Yikes, I am the “Biggest Loser”. Not so spectacular after all.

The Apostle Paul had a strong grasp on who he was , and understood what it meant to be the “Biggest Loser”.

• What did Paul use to assess himself? .

“Let Him weigh me with accurate scales, and let God know my integrity.” Job 31:6

GOD IS MY JUDGE

• What was his assessment of his own life before God?

“To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given……” . Eph. 3:8.

I AM THE LEAST

• How did he view his accomplishments?

“Whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ.” Php. 3:7

MY DEEDS ALONE ARE GARBAGE

• Who saved Paul from his sinful self?

“It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, whom I am foremost of all.” I Ti. 1:15

GOD IS MY RIGHTEOUSNESS

Viewing myself as the “Biggest Loser” brings proper focus on who I am and Who God is. It is true I am weak and sinful, but God being rich in mercy gave His life for me, even me. Thus, I can encounter uncertain days and trials because there is Someone greater than I. If you are finding yourself face to face with who you really are, won’t you run to the One who died for your sins? God is in the business of saving the “Biggest Losers” and giving us strength to endure all that comes our way.