Do you remember the words to this old hymn "Higher Ground?"
"I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining every day;
Still praying as I’m onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”
The apostle Paul gave us his determined goal in the Christian life.
To forget the past, and press towards the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Paul considered this opportunity to do this, a prize.
To be able to head towards new heights of God's grace, and blessings, is the best privilege one could ever have. To climb to new heights of spiritual maturity, and realize new blessings coming out of God's divine storehouse, is a precious experience.
So as Christians, why are we not climbing? Why are we not pressing on? Could it be that Satan, our spiritual enemy has distracted us? Could it be that we have become preoccupied with our worldly pursuits?
I like the third verse of this old hymn "Higher Ground"
"I want to live above the world,
Though Satan's darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught the joyful sound,
The song of saints on higher ground."
Our determination to be a better Christian, a stronger Christian, is based upon our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. The desire of our heart, should be to allow the Lord Jesus Christ, to help us accomplish, and to have, what He desires for us.
With the world, we settle for second best. But climbing to higher ground with the Lord, is the best that there is! Let's keep climbing! GP
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