The Quest

​Philippians 3:13 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,
14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
And so I confess to this being my daily struggle. I do acknowledge myself not to have apprehended. I am still seeking.
Yet, it is the warfare within that constantly looks back and wonders and hesitates to move forward toward the unknown.
But, faith stirs hope to know better days and things ahead as the focus is again lifted from self to Christ. The race is before us, not behind us, and is to be finished. We compete not with those around us, but that within.
Our quest is not to be #1, but lay hold on ONE. May we look to Him today and labor to find that rest with Him. May the crown of life be realized to all that love the Lord Jesus. Amen.