Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.
Philippians 3:12 NIV
Press on.
Paul's faith is not passive, but active. He is always moving forward in faith - that doesn't mean it's all about being busy - pressing on to take hold of what Christ Jesus took hold of me - this journey is different for all of us, some are evangelists (as Paul was) some teachers, some...etc...so what does God have for us in this season?
Friendship, outreach, parenting, mission, encouraging, learning...whatever it is at this time of your life...whatever your faith goal is, press on with it (it may even be rest, meditation, reflection...)
#inthistogether
#presson
...four men arrived carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They couldn't bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, so they dug a hole through the roof above his head. Then they lowered the man on his mat, right down in front of Jesus... Mark 2:3-4 NLT Great account of inventiveness and determination to get their friend to see Jesus. Love this. Do you wonder about the back story? Are these the same 4 people who bring this man food? Take him to the toilet every day. Clean him up. Does he live with one of them? Are they family? Are there whole families or groups of people in the background who have supported and cared for this man? A group of children who grew up seeing their parents love in action? Probably. Healing Help Hope These things are found in community. These 4 guys are the heroes here. The upfront people. One day it will be interesting to see who the background heroes are. #loveinaction #community #inthistogether #walkingeachotherhome #gospelofmark
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