“ Brothers (Sisters), 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, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13-14
My dear sister,
Today’s Scripture reading reminded me of the importance of “leaning forward” in my faith and not looking behind (like the wife of Lot did becoming a pillar of salt-Genesis 19:26). Instead, I am to look ahead in the confidence of 2 Corinthians 5:17.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
I am indeed a new creation, one that God has and is fitting for the tasks in front of me, those having been sovereignly ordained for me before time began. (Ephesians 2:10)
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”
All things are in His hands, including every moment of every day of 2017; therefore, I can surrender this year to Him and his perfect will; trusting and abiding in His Goodness and Love. Knowing that everything is working together for my good and His glory. (Romans 8:28-30)
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.”
I pray that you will enter this New Year with the assurance of who you are in Christ and with the goal in your heart to bring Him glory in whatever you either do or that comes by way of life to you. Lean forward my dear sister, lean forward.
Your sister,
Susan