October 1, 2023

Passage Read: Philippians 3-4
Meditation Verse: 3:15

Thought

Paul believes everyone who is mature should have his same view of life and righteousness, that they should all consider their own efforts and privileges and achievements as rubbish compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ. All who are mature should desire to know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings, so as to somehow attain to the resurrection. Yet they too should not consider themselves to have obtained perfection, but continually strive forward to win the prize that God has awaiting them in heaven. This attitude, this view of things should mark those who are mature in Christ.

Application

To know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings, these should be my life purpose and goals. These should be what I live for, if I want to be counted as mature, if I consider myself mature. Not the things of this world, not the accolades of this world, not the riches of this world, but Christ Himself and walking in His sufferings and experiencing His power in order to be worthy of eternity in His presence.