Emphasis Preaching Journal
Paul cites a lofty goal...
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Paul cites a lofty goal: "To know Christ and the power of his resurrection." That goal sort of makes New Year's resolutions to lose weight pale in comparison. Most people have lofty goals, too: wanting to live as holy people; wanting to love as he or she has been loved. And although perhaps not worded as Paul did, people want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection. The good news is that no one has to reach the goal overnight. Paul is quick to tell the Philippians that he knows he hasn't attained his goal, but that he must press on. Reaching goals is about pressing on.