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Philippians 3:14-16

  • Writer: lane2136
    lane2136
  • May 26
  • 2 min read

Journey Through Philippians


Paul said that his goal was to know Christ, to be like Christ, and to be what Christ intended for him to be. This goal absorbed all of Paul's energy. Paul is a helpful example for us. We should not let anything take our eyes off our goal of knowing Christ. With the mindset of an athlete in training, we must lay aside everything harmful and forsake anything that may distract us from living like Christ. What is holding you back?

 

Can we really do everything God has called us to do? We receive all the power we need in union with Christ when we do his will and face the challenges that arise from our doing it. He does not grant us superhuman ability to accomplish anything we can imagine without regard to his interest. As we contend for the faith, we will face troubles, pressures, and trials. James 1:2-4 says, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”


Christian maturity involves acting on the guidance that you have already received. We may feel that we lack experience or knowledge of the Christian faith; however, we should rest confidently in what we do know. God stays on the job. He will direct us. We should live up to what we already know and live out what Christ has taught us. God will provide the plans and the teaching we need whenever we need it through the Holy Spirit.


When trials and testing come, are we going to allow difficulty to make us bitter or better? We can either depend on what the Word of God teaches us, or we can allow the Adversary to control the direction of our life with fear and desperation. Christ brings us hope and promise. His Word teaches us that he will never leave us nor forsake us. We must choose to walk and live in the promises of God's Word. But the problem for many is that they do not know the promises of God's Word, and you cannot live what you don't know or believe.

 
 
 

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