Run with Passion

UPWARD MOMENTUM!
Terry R. Baughman

“I admit that I haven’t yet acquired the absolute fullness that I’m pursuing, but I run with passion into his abundance so that I may reach the purpose for which Christ Jesus laid hold of me to make me his own” (Philippians 3:16 TPT).

In the early days of a new year many resolutions are made by people concerned with health and fitness. Promotions for diet programs and gym memberships are plentiful. Often people launch an exercise routine involving walking, running or physical workouts. 

It might not have been a new year but Paul made a similar resolution in one of his epistles. Recognizing that he had not yet reached his goals that he was pursuing, he declared, “I run with passion … so that I may reach the purpose for which Christ Jesus laid hold of me” (text above). 
Few would claim to have achieved all their goals and accomplished everything they have set out to do. This is a great time of year to acknowledge our successes and reevaluate our progress in other areas where we are still lacking. This may be the time to consider the things for which we are the most passionate and focus on the fast-track toward reaching those goals.

Paul recognized the enablement that comes through Christ’s abundance. We need not fear failure to achieve our greatest goals when we are passionately pursuing the things that Jesus has placed in our purpose. Everything that He has planned for us we can absolutely fulfill. Jesus said, “If you have faith as a mustard seed, … nothing will be impossible for you” (Matthew 17:20 NKJ).

Jesus has called each of us with a divine purpose and knows our ultimate potential. Now and always may we fully pursue the “absolute fulness” of His purpose. The writer of Hebrews declared, “Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us” (Hebrews 12:1 NKJ). 


Theme passage:
“Let us all advance together to reach this victory-prize, following one path with one passion” (Philippians 3:16 TPT).