Eyes on the Prize

It’s not uncommon to find people who begin to pursue Christ with unbridled enthusiasm only to see them falter when life gets hard. A believer who pursues Christ must do so with a Spirit-empowered perspective. Paul had a deep desire to know Jesus more and more. And he wanted his life to count. That’s why he pressed on to win the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. He knew the value of godly examples and reminded himself and others of a heavenly citizenship soon to be fully experienced.