Keep On Pressing On
Dr. Darrow Perkins
Philippians 3:13-14
How many of us know what it's like to have obstacles in front of us that hinders or stops us from achieving a desired goal or achievement? We've put forth some effort to get to a certain place in life and just when we're on the brink of a breakthrough, something shows up to slow us down or take us out. It could have been almost anything. For example, you may have applied for a particular job you knew you were perfect for but found out that you were either under or overqualified for the job. You might want to continue to climb the corporate ladder where you are but there might be an obstacle called a higher education that's in the way. There are even times when it's not an education, but maybe a person who is not too particular about you and what you stand for. These are all obstacles that may hinder or stop us from achieving, but what we must do is Keep On Pressing On because we're not called to a life of defeat or disappointment, but rather we're called to a life of victory and overcoming! We must ''Keep on Pressing On.''
The Book of Philippians is a book that is centered around the theme of joy and rejoicing. The Apostle Paul is our writer and he mentions ''joy'' a total of 14 times in this epistle. We're told that Christians are to rejoice:
In fellowship with one another (1:3-11).
In Affliction of the gospel (1:12-30).
In the ministry of the Saints (23:1-18).
In faithfulness of ministers (2:19-3:1).
In the Lord and not in Judaism or in the flesh (3:1-21).
In unity (4:1-3); and,
Always in all things (4:4-23)
Paul gives us an indication that giving up is not an option and that God wants us to rejoice and be glad as well as things are. We will never be able to truly appreciate what we have and where we've come from until we begin to look around and see the plight of those around us. We can see people who are homeless and living on the streets and because of the goodness of the Lord we ...
Dr. Darrow Perkins
Philippians 3:13-14
How many of us know what it's like to have obstacles in front of us that hinders or stops us from achieving a desired goal or achievement? We've put forth some effort to get to a certain place in life and just when we're on the brink of a breakthrough, something shows up to slow us down or take us out. It could have been almost anything. For example, you may have applied for a particular job you knew you were perfect for but found out that you were either under or overqualified for the job. You might want to continue to climb the corporate ladder where you are but there might be an obstacle called a higher education that's in the way. There are even times when it's not an education, but maybe a person who is not too particular about you and what you stand for. These are all obstacles that may hinder or stop us from achieving, but what we must do is Keep On Pressing On because we're not called to a life of defeat or disappointment, but rather we're called to a life of victory and overcoming! We must ''Keep on Pressing On.''
The Book of Philippians is a book that is centered around the theme of joy and rejoicing. The Apostle Paul is our writer and he mentions ''joy'' a total of 14 times in this epistle. We're told that Christians are to rejoice:
In fellowship with one another (1:3-11).
In Affliction of the gospel (1:12-30).
In the ministry of the Saints (23:1-18).
In faithfulness of ministers (2:19-3:1).
In the Lord and not in Judaism or in the flesh (3:1-21).
In unity (4:1-3); and,
Always in all things (4:4-23)
Paul gives us an indication that giving up is not an option and that God wants us to rejoice and be glad as well as things are. We will never be able to truly appreciate what we have and where we've come from until we begin to look around and see the plight of those around us. We can see people who are homeless and living on the streets and because of the goodness of the Lord we ...
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