PRESS UPWARD!

Philippians 3:14 – Devotional

Philippians 3:14

“I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”

I recall reading of a race in which two competitors were matching each other stride for stride as they neared the finish line. At the last moment one of the competitors glanced over to see where the other competitor was and in so doing lost the race by the narrowest margin. Any such distraction can divert a racer’s total attention from running the race.

Coaches often give the advice to their charges, to focus only on the race and try to avoid distractions. It is good advice that applies equally to our walk with the Lord. We may be tempted to look back at the glory days, or we may look back at the approaching enemy, but we are told to look ahead.

It is tragic to observe believers who have lost their race for the Lord because they took their eyes off the Goal. There are many distractions that can demand our attention and result in a spiritual derailment.

The answer to finishing our spiritual race with victory is to keep our eyes on the prize that lies before us. The things of this world will lose their appeal as we see Jesus only!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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