Maximum Effort
I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.
Philippians 3:12
Spiritual growth is not an intermittent exercise—it should be all consuming. In fact, the Greek word for “press on” was used to describe a sprinter and speaks of an aggressive, energetic endeavor. Paul was running with all his might, straining every spiritual muscle to win the prize (cf. 1 Cor 9:24-27). He also said we’re to “fight the good fight of faith” (1 Tim 6:12)
This perspective was not limited to Paul. The author of Hebrews wrote, “Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us” (Heb 12:1).
Our lifelong pursuit is to be like Christ. Running that race takes maximum effort using the means of grace God has provided for us.
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 147). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
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Philippians 3:12
Spiritual growth is not an intermittent exercise—it should be all consuming. In fact, the Greek word for “press on” was used to describe a sprinter and speaks of an aggressive, energetic endeavor. Paul was running with all his might, straining every spiritual muscle to win the prize (cf. 1 Cor 9:24-27). He also said we’re to “fight the good fight of faith” (1 Tim 6:12)
This perspective was not limited to Paul. The author of Hebrews wrote, “Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us” (Heb 12:1).
Our lifelong pursuit is to be like Christ. Running that race takes maximum effort using the means of grace God has provided for us.
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 147). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
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