Press On

Philippians 3:13-16 (ESV) 

¹³ Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,
¹⁴ I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
¹⁵ Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you.
¹⁶ Only let us hold true to what we have attained.

We are all on a journey. This is not all there is. In fact, we will discover how small and short is our present existence when one considers what lies ahead. God in effect spoke from heaven saying “Come up here and be with Me.” This He made possible in Christ Jesus. It is up to us to say “Here I come, give me a hand”. 

Forgetting what lies behind we should eagerly reach for what lies ahead. Every day is a new day, one that the Lord has made. There is nothing His love is unable to overcome, whether in the distant past, or something of yesterday. He makes all things new and His love is limitless. Forgetting is made possible as we rest in His forgiveness. It is then the vision of what lies ahead comes into view and that beckons the traveler. The wonder and beauty of that vision should make us want to waste no effort getting there. 

If you think you’re there, you’re not. Knowing you’re not there may be a sign you are closer than you think. In all things listen to God. 

Hold on to the gospel amidst heavy winds and murky water. The miry clay shall not stop us as we press on in the Truth of His Word. He will help and ensure we get there: our true home.