St. Paul reflected on the gift of Jesus in his life: "I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him" (Philippians 3:8-9). The gospel is the only thing that is truly valuable. Everything else is rubbish. I think the word "rubbish" is far too tame. It is somewhat stronger than just "rubbish." Paul could be as salty as Luther. Paul was willing to die for this Christ. And he did. The same Jesus still lives and reigns to all eternity. He is still worth dying for. He who was crucified for you is calling you. Your life and salvation are found under the cross and suffering. All the rest can be lost.