I do not consider, brethren, that I have captured and made it my own [yet]; but one thing I do [it is my one aspiration]; forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the [supreme and heavenly] prize to which God in Christ Jesus is calling us upward.
—Philippians 3:13-14
Our relationships with God are progressive and we all move from one level to another. No one ever “masters” communication with God because there is no limit to the depth of relationship we can have with Him; it just keeps growing, keeps going deeper, keeps getting stronger. Our ability to hear His voice develops and improves over time. Over time and with practice, we get better at sharing our hearts with God and we become more skilled and experienced at hearing His voice and understanding what He is saying to us. We never become certified experts in prayer and we never stop learning to communicate with God; our experiences just keep getting richer and better.
God has so much for you, and though you may not have arrived at your final destination, you can thank God you are on the pathway that will take you there. As long as you are making progress, it really doesn't matter if you are crawling, walking, or running. Just keep pressing on!
Guidance from the Word of God
by Dr. Paul Chappell
“According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.”
2 Peter 1:3–4
Though most of us now take it for granted, the ability to get directions from a GPS system in our cars or on our phones has revolutionized travel. Not that long ago, it was common to see a traveler on the side of the road with a large map, trying to determine the right path to take. Now, not only can we be given turn-by-turn directions, but many systems will even reroute you around a traffic jam or accident, finding a faster route to your destination. These GPS systems are able to do that because they have a massive amount of information available to them, which they use to provide guidance.
God knows far more than any man or program. The Bible contains all of the guidance that we need to live as victorious Christians in a manner that is pleasing to God. Though it does not give us specific roads to drive on, it does tell us what our goal and destination should be, and how to get there. The obstacles, challenges, and decisions we face will not derail those who are following the leading of the Holy Spirit. “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit” (Galatians 5:25). The problem comes in when we think that we know better, or want to go our own way rather than following the instructions. If I turn right every time the GPS tells me to turn left, I will soon find myself far off course.
2 Peter 1:3–4
Though most of us now take it for granted, the ability to get directions from a GPS system in our cars or on our phones has revolutionized travel. Not that long ago, it was common to see a traveler on the side of the road with a large map, trying to determine the right path to take. Now, not only can we be given turn-by-turn directions, but many systems will even reroute you around a traffic jam or accident, finding a faster route to your destination. These GPS systems are able to do that because they have a massive amount of information available to them, which they use to provide guidance.
God knows far more than any man or program. The Bible contains all of the guidance that we need to live as victorious Christians in a manner that is pleasing to God. Though it does not give us specific roads to drive on, it does tell us what our goal and destination should be, and how to get there. The obstacles, challenges, and decisions we face will not derail those who are following the leading of the Holy Spirit. “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit” (Galatians 5:25). The problem comes in when we think that we know better, or want to go our own way rather than following the instructions. If I turn right every time the GPS tells me to turn left, I will soon find myself far off course.
Today’s Growth Principle:
If we take seriously what God tells us in His Word, it will never lead us astray from His will.
Keep Pressing On
by Joyce Meyer - posted January 28, 2017I do not consider, brethren, that I have captured and made it my own [yet]; but one thing I do [it is my one aspiration]; forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the [supreme and heavenly] prize to which God in Christ Jesus is calling us upward.
—Philippians 3:13-14
Our relationships with God are progressive and we all move from one level to another. No one ever “masters” communication with God because there is no limit to the depth of relationship we can have with Him; it just keeps growing, keeps going deeper, keeps getting stronger. Our ability to hear His voice develops and improves over time. Over time and with practice, we get better at sharing our hearts with God and we become more skilled and experienced at hearing His voice and understanding what He is saying to us. We never become certified experts in prayer and we never stop learning to communicate with God; our experiences just keep getting richer and better.
God has so much for you, and though you may not have arrived at your final destination, you can thank God you are on the pathway that will take you there. As long as you are making progress, it really doesn't matter if you are crawling, walking, or running. Just keep pressing on!
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