PRESS Toward the Mark

 I press

toward the mark 

for the prize

of the high calling of God

in Christ Jesus 

Philippians 3:14

The definition of "press" means to "move or cause to move into a position of contact with something by exerting continuous physical force."

"High calling" means God has extended an invitation. (Strong’s G2821)

Our goal (the mark we're pressing toward) is to obtain the prize of the high calling that God has invited us to. 

Living for God is not easy.

Some are trying to make it fun and frivolity.  

But living for God - not self - will bring battles and pressures in your mind and body that will wear you down. 

The only way you can obtain the goal and receive the prize of the high calling of God is by exerting continuous physical force through prayer and fasting.   

You'll feel it in your body - because you are engaged in a spiritual war.

The devil knows he has but a short time so he's fighting those who live for God hard.

But keep pressing and don't give up.  

The prize is just ahead. 

It will be worth it all when we see Christ. 

Keep pressing!