(Phil 3:14 NKJV) I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Life is not always easy. Even as believers and children of God, there are going to be trials and tribulations. It’s just a fact of life.
It doesn’t seem to matter what we do, these trials still come. What matters, though, is how we go through these trials.
Do we stay positive and honor God in the midst of the storm, or do we lose our faith quickly and begin to get negative, losing sight of the prize in front of us.
God has taught us that things will come our way that won’t always be pleasant. He has also taught us in scriptures, such as the one above, that our life is not just about short-term goals or victories.
We are in a race that is life-long. And while we will reap rewards even while we’re here on earth, our eye needs to be kept on the final prize, when we stand before our Creator.
As followers of Christ, our ultimate goal should be to hear these words:
(Mat 25:23 NKJV) …’Well done, good and faithful servant…
So press through the tough times, the trials and the tests, no matter how hard it gets, and keep your eye on the prize. We might not be able to do it on our own, but with God’s help we can have victory.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-377-5400
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