Pressing Towards The Goal

"I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 3:14)

We need to focus on our pursuit and follow Christ earnestly.  That was what Paul did.  He kept his eyes on the goal.  He did not allow anything to distract or deter him from his goal.  Like a marathon runner, he kept his eyes on the finishing line.

Similarly, we must pursue along the line; this is a reference line that marked the ground, from the starting place to the goal on which the runners were obliged to keep their eyes fixed. Those who transgressed or went beyond the line did not run lawfully and were not crowned,

We will get the prize when we rach the goal.  The goal has not arrived yet.  We look for our Savior's words: "Well done, good and faithful servant, you were faithful over a few things.  I will make you ruler over many things" (Matt 24:21)