Philippians 3: 13, 14
Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended; but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of GOD in Christ JESUS.
GO FORWARD IN JESUS
How many times we look back at the things we have done or left undone and we play around in that mud until we are really soaked in dirt. We become like little children who are clean when we leave the house, but end up in the nearest puddle, covering the clean clothes with mud.
When we confess our misdoings to JESUS, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness, yet we have a hard time accepting that fact, so we dig around in that mud a little more, besmirching that which is clean. Let us make a resolution to accept the forgiveness of GOD, embrace our new life in Christ, and MOVE FORWARD.
First, we must put all that is behind under the atoning Blood of JESUS; His Blood reconciles us to GOD. Next, we must accept the forgiveness of GOD. Then walk in newness of life as clean and spotless children of the living GOD. When we know the great Love that made this possible for us, we can give that great love to others as the gift of Grace, passed on from a heart of love.
When we go FORWARD IN JESUS, we become His Heart of Love reaching out to a world that is hungry for love. As we have received forgiveness for our faults, we can extend forgiveness to others. As we "press toward the mark for the high calling of GOD in Christ JESUS", we can encourage others to do so, also. They will see our resolutions manifest in our life, and they will want to follow; FREEDOM DRAWS THOSE IN BONDAGE TO ITS LIGHT.
WALK IN LOVE, AS CHRIST LOVED US AND GAVE HIMSELF FOR US AN OFFERING AND SACRIFICE TO GOD
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