December 29 It IS Possible! Philippians 3:13-14
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13-14)
One of the most difficult challenges that I face is the reality of past failures and shortcomings! Satan uses these memories to thwart my progress and to weaken my focus! The REAL Reality is that I CANNOT CHANGE WHAT HAS HAPPENED, I CAN ONLY CHANGE WHAT IS TO BE!!! Just yesterday, I heard a well-meaning individual tell his friend that “he couldn’t do a particular thing,” and the young man seemed to be devastated by the older man’s words! Do you know folks that are ready and willing to discourage you? The world is full of “Discouragers!” If we listen to these “naysayers,” we will never do anything! When God calls you to a particular purpose, He will educate you, empower you, and He will see you through to the successful completion of this task, His task! As Saved Believers, we are to continue to look to Him, leave the past, in the past, and press on towards the tasks that are set before us! Dr. Kelton Hinton (Missions Facilitator – TEBA) has been proclaiming the mission for the TEBA, to “Push Back the Darkness!” That is what we are to do, as Believers! We are to forget the past, embrace God’s calling, and move forward, pushing back the darkness in the lives of all that we encounter! 2025 IS going to be a GREAT Year! Continue to hone your focus, grow in your FAITH, and keep moving towards the “Prize!” TO GOD BE THE GLORY! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS ABSOLUTELY AND WITHOUT A DOUBT, YET TO BE!