January 21, 2014
Singular purpose. Find the one thing that matters most, and intensely pour energy and effort into it.
"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)
The focus and passionate pursuit is evident in the phrase, "one thing I do". Not, "one of many things"; "one thing". The "one thing" involved relinquishing the past - both failures and achievements. The "one thing" was proactive effort to attain the resurrection call of God in Christ Jesus. This singular purpose was the focus of Paul's undeterred effort. Nothing would prevent or sidetrack him.
It's been said that the past is prologue. The past is beneficial only so much as it positions us for today's best effort. Yesterday's walk with our Father, and His Son, cannot substitute for today's encounter. Today's encounter is vitally important in light of the important goal and purpose of the upward call on resurrection day.
Is your focus clearly on the great focus which was Paul's? Is that focus keeping you on the great race track of the Christian life, and preventing you for wandering away on side excursions that are unimportant?
Paul was ever pressing on to "lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus". Coming to terms with the call and plan of Christ for his life was an utmost priority. And so it should be for us. We have been rescued so that we might serve His purposes. And therein is the great secret to fulfillment and contentment in the Christian life.
To borrow from Paul, "press on"! Today is a unique opportunity, unlike any other day. May we passionately pursue purpose, and never lose sight of the great goal that infuses this day - and every day - with energy and meaning.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book - https://www.createspace.com/4500045
"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)
The focus and passionate pursuit is evident in the phrase, "one thing I do". Not, "one of many things"; "one thing". The "one thing" involved relinquishing the past - both failures and achievements. The "one thing" was proactive effort to attain the resurrection call of God in Christ Jesus. This singular purpose was the focus of Paul's undeterred effort. Nothing would prevent or sidetrack him.
It's been said that the past is prologue. The past is beneficial only so much as it positions us for today's best effort. Yesterday's walk with our Father, and His Son, cannot substitute for today's encounter. Today's encounter is vitally important in light of the important goal and purpose of the upward call on resurrection day.
Is your focus clearly on the great focus which was Paul's? Is that focus keeping you on the great race track of the Christian life, and preventing you for wandering away on side excursions that are unimportant?
Paul was ever pressing on to "lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus". Coming to terms with the call and plan of Christ for his life was an utmost priority. And so it should be for us. We have been rescued so that we might serve His purposes. And therein is the great secret to fulfillment and contentment in the Christian life.
To borrow from Paul, "press on"! Today is a unique opportunity, unlike any other day. May we passionately pursue purpose, and never lose sight of the great goal that infuses this day - and every day - with energy and meaning.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book - https://www.createspace.com/4500045
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