10/03/2026
Phil 3:13-16
13 Brothers, 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,
14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.
15 All of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well.
16 Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained.
Paul had a terrible past about the murders of Christians like Stephen. We have all done things we are ashamed of and live in tension of what we have been and what we want to be. Because of our hope is in Christ Jesus,we can let go of that past guilt and look forward to what God will help us become. Don't dwell on your past. Instead grow in the knowledge of God by FOCUSING on your relationship with Him now. Realise that you are forgiven,move onto a life of faith and obedience to God. Look forward to a fuller and meaningful life because of your hope in Christ Jesus.