Global Harvesters Full Gospel Church
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Global Harvesters Full Gospel Church
Keep Moving Forward
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Philippians 3:14 (ESV): “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
Have you ever felt stuck because of something that happened in your past?
Maybe it was a failure you still regret, a disappointment you cannot forget, or even a past success that has made you too comfortable. The past can teach us, but it can also keep us from moving forward.
Paul said in Philippians 3:14, “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
The apostle Paul understood this struggle. He had followed Christ faithfully for many years. He preached the gospel, planted churches, endured suffering, and helped many people grow in their faith. Yet Paul honestly admitted, “I have not already obtained this or am already perfect” (Philippians 3:12).
Paul knew that he had not yet arrived. There was still more of Christ to know and more room for him to grow.
This humility kept Paul moving forward. He refused to let past achievements make him comfortable or past failures keep him condemned. Instead, he said, “One thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead” (Philippians 3:13).
We may carry regrets from wrong decisions, missed opportunities, or painful experiences. We may also become too comfortable because of what we have already accomplished. But God does not want us to remain trapped in the past. We can learn from it without allowing it to control our present obedience.
We press on not because we are trying to earn Christ’s love. We press on because “Christ Jesus has made [us] his own” (Philippians 3:12). We are already loved, accepted, and saved by grace. That security gives us the strength to keep growing.
Hebrews 12:1–2 reminds us to run with endurance while “looking to Jesus.” The Christian life is not about reaching perfection through our own strength. It is about keeping our eyes on Christ and taking the next step of obedience.
Reflection:
What part of your past is keeping you from moving forward? What step of growth or obedience is Christ calling you to take today?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You for making me Your own. Help me release what lies behind, keep my eyes on You, and faithfully press on toward the life You have called me to live. Amen.