by David Brenneman
"Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:12-14.
Are you pressing on? Is there a mindset of determination to finish the race that IS set before you?
If indeed you are saved in Christ there's a segment of the race of life for you to run with endurance.
In a relay race many participants are aligned on the track to give their best performance towards winning the race. Each one individually giving their all for the race set before them.
We take up a baton in the faith when we came to Christ, and are to give of our lives the best as unto the Lord. Running the race set before us with determination and hope in Christ.
There's really no room to be lazy about it if we're looking ahead to when we WILL stand before Jesus.
Ours is but a small part, maybe, but in Christ all parts are meaningful.
All parts matter no matter what our perspective is concerning it.
Do we really give of our time to the Lord as we should?
Are we maintaining the right heart attitude? Do we really?
To look at the attitude that the Lord Jesus was trying to instill in the children of Israel it wasn't just doing a duty it was for them to live a life well pleasing to God...and in a way that they would have appreciated had they stayed committed to it.
Our lives can't be seen for what they will be or would be in Christ until obedience defines our walk with Jesus.
Ours is to run with endurance, perseverance, commitment, towards whatever is important in our lives that God says is important.
Dedicated time in God's Word.
Honest, from the heart, prayer.
Lifting up others in prayer.
Preferring one another above ourselves.
Listening to the Spirit and following His direction even if and even when the world doesn't understand it.
Run with Jesus, staying with Jesus.
You have a particular calling in Christ that's yours to pursue with your everything, not your leftover time, leftover money or leftover strength.
Give of your best to the Master, the Lord Jesus Christ.
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