Apostle Paul said thus:
Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, FORGETTING those things which are behind, and REACHING forth unto those things which are before. I PRESS toward the MARK for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3: 13,14).
In the above scriptural reference, Apostle Paul talked of pressing towards the MARK of the prize of his HIGH CALLING of God in Christ Jesus.
Apostle Paul above is talking about pressing towards, reaching forth or accomplishing his divine life purpose or assignment of God in Christ for him in this World. In other words, pressing toward fulfilling his divine destiny of God in Christ for him in this World.
However, apart from us pressing towards the MARK of the prize of our HIGH CALLING of God in Christ Jesus in this World, we must also expected by God to press towards these Christlike MARKS as revealed in the Bible thus as a proof of us truly following Christ in this World:
1. Follow after RIGHTEOUSNESS.
2. Follow after GODLINESS (and CONTENTMENT).
3. Follow after FAITH.
4. Follow after LOVE.
5. Follow after PATIENCE.
6. Follow after MEEKNESS
Apostle Paul counselled Timothy thus as he is doing to us today:
But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and FOLLOW AFTER righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. (1 Timothy 6:6-12).
In addition, Apostle Peter counselled us as well to press toward these Christlike MARKS:
7. Adding VIRTUE to our faith.
8. Adding KNOWLEDGE to our virtue.
9. Adding TEMPERANCE (self-control) to our knowledge.
10. Adding PATIENCE to our temperance.
11. Adding GODLINESS to our patience.
12. Adding BROTHERLY KINDNESS to our godliness.
13. Adding CHARITY (love) our brotherly kindness.
The Bible reveals thus:
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But he that LACKS these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. (2 Peter: 1:5-11).
Apostle Peter revealed that any Christian lacking the above Christlike MARKS of a true CHRISTIAN is blind and cannot see afar, but those that have them cannot fall in Christ in this World. Halleluyah! (Matthew 7:24-27).
God expects you and I to press towards the above stated Christlike MARKS by the help, comfort and leadership of the Holy Spirit of Christ within us, progressively into spiritual, mental and moral maturity in Christ in our personal walk and work with Him in Christ in this World. True!
This is because as divine salts ad lights of the World, when we live out the above stated Christlike MARKS, we reveal to the World our true nature of Christ to the glory of Him (God) and to the salvation of their souls for Him. In addition, we will be able to access His power and blessings in Christ in this World unhindered. True! (2 Corinthians 5:17-21).
Being a true Christian requires an attitude and activities of sacrifice from us, which in the sight and side of God, is a reasonable service worthy of rewards from Him. Take note!
The Bible reveals thus:
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a LIVING SACRIFICE, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. (Romans 12:1,2; 1 John 2:15-17).
Are you sure you a true Christian?
Are you sure you are consciously and consistently pressing toward these Christlike marks as your proof of truly following Christ in this World?
Think about it!
God bless you!
MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger,
Author & Speaker
@The Purpose-costal Movement (TEPUM)
Visit www.shiftstatusinternational.com
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