[The Glory Unveiled]
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, [ Philippians 3:13 NIV ]
Every great man or woman operates from a defining principle—a hidden conviction that governs every step and shapes every decision. The Apostle Paul, one of the greatest figures of the New Testament, openly reveals his governing secret. He declares that he forgets what lies behind and strains toward what lies ahead. This principle is echoed powerfully in Hebrews 12:1: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” This is not merely a suggestion; it is a divine blueprint for every believer. Because we are watched by witnesses—those who have run before us—we are instructed to lay aside every weight and every sin that restricts our movement. Only then are we able to run, and not just run, but run with perseverance. This is precisely what Paul practiced. The weight he cast aside was his past—his former life, his former identity, his former failures and achievements alike. He refused to be defined or delayed by what was behind him, choosing instead to press forward into what God had set before him. The same principle holds true for us today. When we deliberately push aside the weights that hold us back—whether past mistakes, past victories, or lingering guilt—and commit ourselves to the race ahead, the results are undeniable. Freedom produces focus. Focus fuels perseverance. And perseverance propels us into the future God has ordained for us.
Prayer_Bead: Father of all things, thank you for showing me this principle in your word. Help me to apply it to my life.
Wisdom_Quote: Forget what is behind and strain for what is ahead.
Salvation Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank you for saving me from my past. I am a new creation through your redemptive work. I accept your forgiveness and receive your grace.
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