The House You're Building

[12] Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. [13] Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, [14] I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. [15] Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. [16] Only let us hold true to what we have attained. Philippians 3:12–16  (ESV) Human reality is in constant flux.  No state in our present experience is ever permanent.  In the good times, this is a negative characteristic.  Contrastingly, in hard times it is often a benefit to realize that your current circumstances aren’t always going to stay the same.  This has led to a saying “this too shall pass.”   This truism does not come from Scripture, though the...

Lord Jesus you are coming quickly! Your reward is with you, and You will give to everyone according to what he has done.   You are the Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.   Yes, You are coming quickly.   Amen.   Come, Lord Jesus! Revelation 22:12-13, 20 As I was praying this morning, God led me to a passage of Scripture and a thought shamefully I don’t have often.   His returning and His coming.   It struck me that as I interceded for those God has put into my life—those that know Him and those that don’t, I pray often for earthy things.   For circumstances to change, for provision, for wisdom and grace in this life. But let us not forget to long for heaven.   For an end to the injustice of this world.   With all that we are, to dwell with Him forever.   Seeking His kingdom of heaven; a place free from pain or need.   Where all relationships are made right.   To be without sin an...