What are You Running Towards?

SCRIPTURE
(Philippians 3:13&14) "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."

OBSERVATION
Paul has just given a warning to the Philippian church about putting confidence in the things they have, or he (Paul) has, achieved. Things achieved on our own efforts amount to rubbish when compared to eternity. He tells them to forget the past and run toward the calling in Christ.

APPLICATION
No matter how big your house is, how much money you have amassed, or how influential your job may be, in the end it amounts to nothing. That which will stand the test of eternity is found only in the call of Christ on your life. What are you running towards: a secure retirement, or a secure eternity. Don't put your faith in money or position.

PRAYER
Jesus, I want to see Your image on all that I pursue in life. Let Your love shine through me.
By Pastor Roger Watson