PRESS ON

THEME: PRESS ON

TITLE: Phil.
CHAPTER: 3
VERESES: 12-15

The word success means to attainment of a desired object or end.
Dwell means to abide; live.
Delight means great pleasure in something.

In the text of Phil. 3: 12-15 explains about pressing toward the goal of the high calling which is in Christ Jesus. Therefore, God is saying aim to achieve the goal of Him that has set before you. Spare no cost in this quest. Also spare no effort in your pressing toward the mark of knowing Christ. In this verse 12 the word attained means to gain or achieve; to possess. God is saying in this verse go after what he has laid hold for you. Go forward and don't look back. For example if it is your ministry, your life, and anything that God has for you, whether it is spiritual or natural, go after it and prosper in his way. Heb. 11:1 tells me, Now faith is the substance of things hope for, the evidence of things not seen. Verse 6 also tells me that But without faith it is impossible to please him; for He that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Therefore, God is saying do everything by faith and love and he will prove himself. Walk by faith and not by sight. Faith is something that you can believe and have no doubt. If God said it, believe it and achieve it. Mark 11:23,24 tells me that, For verily I say unto you, That whosoever say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. And verse 24 also saids, Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. As a result, forget those things which are behind and reach forward to those things which are ahead. In other words, let go of the things that you are holding on to or things that are holding on to you and press on to the spiritual things of God. Lay aside all malice, backbiting, stealing, cheating, using one another, and anything that is hindering you from going forward. God is saying get it together and stop your mess. No Jesus, no peace. God said the day you hear my voice harden not your heart. God can't use any wimps for his kingdom, He wants soldiers that will endure and stand to the end. Most of all, there are 5 rules that God gave me to give to you to follow on "How to press on to the high calling:
(1) Put God first (Matt. 6:32-34)
(2) Follow the book (Josh 1:7-9)
(3) Seek the goal (Phil. 3:13,14)
(4) Never give up (Gal. 6:9)
(5) Do all for Christ (Phil. 1:20,21)

Likewise, put God first in everything you do or say, don't put him behind you or beside you. Always put him first. God is a jealous God. If you want to reap the harvest of God, seek Him first and all other righteous would be add unto thee saith Lord of host. Don't let the devil try to tell you that you are nothing because we are somebody in Christ Jesus. Consequently, be strong and of good courage and follow the book which is the word of God that he has put before you and do not astray from it. According to the law which Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the left or right. The lord is saying as you meditate my word day and night, it shall not depart from your mouth and to which is accordingly to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Practice regularly scripture memorization and meditation. Then determine beforehand to put into practice. This promises sure success. And finally, do not give up for doing good. Even when your trial comes harder and harder. Continue to walk in faith ceaselessly. Recognize and believe in the certainty of victory for those who endure to the end. God is saying stand firm in the midst of your trial and don't move to the left or the right, stand still and see the salvation at hand. God is not mock, yet He is still alive. Psalms 37:3,4 saids Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on his faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord; And He shall give you the desires of your heart. And recognize that a single-eyed pursuit of God is the hallmark of true spiritual maturity.