PRESSING TOWARD THE MARK!
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-James Asu-
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.
-Apostle Paul (Philippians 3:13-14)
Fellow friend and ambassador of Christ, we all vividly and clearly knew that every end ushers in new beginning. And that the end of a particular task or activity matters most, compared to its onset. Ecclesiastes 7:8.Beloved, let me ask you this few crucial and vital questions before I proceed any further. How will your end looks like? And where will you spend your end (eternity)? Is it with God or with the devil? But I pray you and I will never spend our eternity with the devil but with God. But it is our choices and decisions that will ultimately determine our final destination and abode in the hereafter.
In this edition we will look critically at the case study of Apostle Paul, from the above Bible passage. Paul the apostle knew his areas of anointing and calling and was able to abides and sticks in there; irrespective of the divers trials and tempestuous temptations which befell him. But putting many of the modern day believers and Christians in his shoe may not be possible but attainable in the sense that deviation from our place of calling and anointing and embarking on competition had become the order of the day in most Churches of today, which is disgusting and demanding a quick action and correction, if we truly want to do exploit for God and also reign with Him here on earth and in the hereafter and also make it to the golden city and throne of God. Our creator has vested much talents and great gifts within us all but I wonder why so many still wander and walk aimlessly and waywardly envying other people’s gifts and skills which is the highest form of being or living in total ignorance. The truth abides that so many people’s eyes mostly the youth had been blindfolded and/or short-sighted.
These youth had forgotten the fact that it is there gift that will distinguish and make them unique with others around them. Proverbs 18:16, Proverbs 29:23. I am glad to inform you reader of this piece, that there is a vast and voluminous room to accommodate as many people as possible who wish or desire to spend their eternity with God and the Elects when the trumpet is blown for rapture. Matthew 14:2-3.
This is a resounding reminder to all Believers great and small, young and old, teenage and adult. That, we Christians are engaged in a race with a prize to be obtained and a mark to be attained. And there are landmarks put in place by God, our Creator which we must not breach or break. And there is no how you can get or remain topflight in your chosen field, if you are fond of causing a break-off between yourself and God’s law. Proverbs 22:28, Proverbs 23:10, Joshua 1:8.God’s law is the landmark needed to aid and fortified you with the strength and energy to arrive safely and joyfully at the finishing line (THE MARK). Listen to this: Doing things that displeased and upsets God, is removing the ancient landmark. Looking for the downfall of others (ministers and/or God’s people) is removing the old landmark. Indecent dressing among God’s people is removing the ancient landmark. Hypocrisy and hatred among God’s people if found in operative, although it ought not to be heard of among them, is the highest form of breaching God’s law and removing the ancient landmark. Engaging in the above listed futile activities will distract your attention and cause a distortion to your focus of the real target and big picture (HEAVEN), which is our final home, with lots of rewards obtainable from God, the best and greatest giver of every good and every perfect gift. James 1:17, Ephesians 4:11, 1Corinthians 7:7, Romans 12:6-8.
Finally to you friend and reader, upholding and reinforcing the landmark (God’s word) in your heart and practicing his precepts (walking in his ways and doing his wills) is what will guarantee and gives you access to the finishing line (THE MARK) amidst several trials and challenges in the year 2010 and beyond, with the belief in God that every thing in this year, is going to work together for your utmost good in Jesus’ name. Amen. It’s your year of total restoration and jubilation. Joel 2:25-27, Psalm 126:1-6.
SEE YOU THERE (IN GOD’S KINGDOM) BY GOD’S GRACE.
WRITTEN BY:
JAMES ASU
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