Pressing Towards the Mark

Philippians 3:13–14 KJV 1900

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.

Paul’s Understanding

Galatians 6:3 KJV 1900

For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

Paul’s Understanding

Paul’s Focus

Hebrews 12:1–2 KJV 1900

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Paul’s Focus

Paul’s Determination

2 Timothy 4:6–7 KJV 1900

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

1 Corinthians 3:8 KJV 1900

Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.

2 Timothy 4:8 KJV 1900

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

Matthew 25:21 KJV 1900

His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Paul was determined to finish strong!

Are you “Pressing toward the Mark?” Let’s give it everything we have to Finish Well in serving Jesus Christ!