Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:13-14)
The Christian life is progressive and energetic, and Jesus showed this by His determination to glorify His Father and finish the work He was given. He knew His earthly life would end tragically on the Cross of Calvary, yet nothing could deter Him, even for a moment. His was a life of moving on in the will of God. The same should be true of us.
Every encounter, every conversation, every activity, and every moment of rest in our Lord's earthly life was ordered by God, so that all righteousness would be fulfilled, and nothing left undone.
"It is finished!"
Jesus was not hindered or distracted by things around Him. People would come and go, love Him or hate Him, bless Him or slander Him, fall at His feet or spit in His face, praise Him or plot against Him, follow Him or abandon Him — it mattered not one bit. His deep concern for us caused Him to focus on the Atonement, and nothing else.
So, forget everything else and joyfully focus on Christ, just as He did for us — for you.
Let's Pray - Dear Lord, help me to move forward in my walk. I am willing to let every concern fall to the wayside, so that I can pursue You with all my might. In Jesus, Amen.
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