The
Christian Life is like a race. In (phil3:12_14) Paul uses athletic imagery.
Paul`s goal is Christ`s goal for him, and Christ supplies the resources for him
to press toward the goal.
Paul sees himself as a runner in
a race exerting all his strength and pressing on with intense concentration in
order not to lose the goal that Christ has set for his life. He has resolved
that his life, by the grace of God would be centered around his determination
to press on and someday get to heaven and see Christ face to face(2 Tim 4:8).
The same determination is necessary
for all of us. Throughout our lives there are all kinds of distractions, and
temptations, such as worldly cares, wealth, evil desires, threatening to choke
off our commitment to the Lord. We must leave those things which are behind and
should reach forth, for the final salvation in Christ.
Let us make reasonable progress in
spiritual growth and stability by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Press on toward the goal. You have a
high calling. God bless you.