Over the next few chapters, we will be discussing moving forward, but first I want you to know what it means to move FORWARD and what defines it. Then you can see for yourself why it’s so difficult to move and actually reach your target and receive your Heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling you.
*What does it mean to move forward? Moving Forward means the will to discover a new purpose or direction, having a new rhythm and make progress, as well as to join forces, act together and combine efforts.
There’s no either or. Your either with Him or against Him. Plain and simple. Your marriage, your parenting, your friendships, your speech, what you watch, what you wear, what you do for a living, and yes, even what you do with your money. Everything you do is connected to and represents your relationship with Him and FOR Him.
If it’s not FOR Him, you will not move FORward and make progress.
FORWARD~
adverb
1 In the normal order or sequence.
2 Onward so as to make progress; toward a successful conclusion.
3 Toward the future; ahead in time.
adjective
1 Positioned near the enemy lines
2 Moving toward the opponents’ goal
3 Relating to or concerned with the future.
noun
1 An offensive or defensive lineman.
verb
1 Hand over or send.
2 Dispatch.
3 Help to advance something; promote.
4 Take responsibility for dealing with a task or developing a project.
God has created an order for His children. He is to be first and be our focus in everything we do. When He loses his spot, we become out of order and our direction changes. We get off rhythm and stop making progress. We are not called to be stagnant, we are to always be growing and becoming more like Him. Focusing on one thing…Forgetting the past and looking FORWARD to what lies ahead at the finish line.
You must always remember: You are positioned near the enemy lines and as you move forward, you are approaching your opponent-whose goal is to stop you from finishing and bringing God glory through your race.
You must make the choice not to quit! You can choose to quit…but if you do, you will hand over your prize to your enemy and he will kill your calling. HOWEVER….if you choose to press on and reach toward the hand of The Father, you will come to know Christ and experience the same mighty power that raised Him from the dead!
It’s time to move. You have not yet achieved it, but you will if you forward your focus on knowing Him.
He’s calling you, but you must choose to pick up and answer His call.
Philippians 3:10-14~I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised Him from the dead!…I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking FORWARD to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the Heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.