“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus”.~Phil. 3:14
Paul was a natural achiever. He excelled in anything he attempted. But after his conversion, his only goal was God. From this point on, he was like Christian in Pilgrim’s Progress; he could not be distracted long. His goal was the God of the Celestial City.
From the beginning, God intended Himself to be man’s main goal. When Adam was created, the first and only Person he saw was God. He didn’t have all the goals set before him that we have set for ourselves today. The plurality of goals didn’t show up until Satan came on the scene.
It is well to notice, that those who have goals other than God, are never satisfied, even when they’re reached. They still remain empty inside. Critics point out that you can also fail in your pursuit of God. But my answer to them is that such a goal is so worthy, it’s glorious, even when you fail.
Saint Augustine said, “Thou hast formed us for Thyself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in Thee”.
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