Press on in the Lord

"Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:13-14

As I was flipping my Bible today thinking which book to read, I came across the above 2 verses with little blue scribbles "theme verse Nanga National camp 2003". Wow, I'd wrote that 4 1/2 years ago... but... how much has my life changed since then? have I been "reaching forth unto those things which are before"?

When I think of the word reach, I picture someone stretching out as far as it takes in order to grasp the object in mind. whether the object be something tangible or intangible such as a goal, that outward exertion of force and display of will is undeniable. In applying that to my spiritual life, I am ashamed to say not much reachie-ness has happened. Like Paul, I ought to have my energy absorbed in reaching this goal of following Christ, to live in the glorious hope of Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To obey and to be faithful.

I thank God for revealing this precious lesson to me tonight, it is my prayer that the Lord will give me the wisdom to choose the things which are not seen.