Take Such A View Of Things
Philippians 3:15-21, 12-14
Key Verse 17
“Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.”
Look at what Paul was saying to the Philippians. “I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (13-14) He is talking about the goal he had set his heart and life on reaching, which is to become more like Christ Jesus. Paul knows that he has not yet become fully Christ-like. But he does not give up nor does he look back on what is … Read the rest