Topic: Apprehending that for Which Christ Apprehended You. (Case study the life of Apostle Paul) (Philippians 3:8-13)
Apprehend Is a the Greek "katalambano" which means to cease, lay hold of, to obtain.
(Act 26:16-19)
Paul knew his purpose. "Minister" rendered in the scripture here means, "Christ Executive Assistant"
You have been made Christ Executive Assistant for a purpose. (Gal 1:15)
This is a higher calling that we must live for. This should be your life's pursuit.
Apostle Paul didn't see himself as a nominal Christian.
He understood that his calling wasn't cheap. He recognized it and was in pursuit of the higher calling in Christ Jesus.
4 Things He Did That Was Instructive
(Philippians 3:10-13)
1️⃣He follow after:
Every single one of us have to be radical. We a protagonist. You are important to the vision.
We shouldn't stop striving, in pursuit of more, dreaming.
Don't have Joshua's testimony "You're old but there's still so much to accomplish"
Don't allow your visions to freeze as long as the rapture hasn't taken place.
2️⃣Forgetting those things which were behind: (Paul did not let the past dictate his future.
Achievements can make you settle down. Have fresh zeal, fresh inspiration. So don't look at your past.
(Proverbs 4:18) Let everyday be better. No regrets if there are disappointments.
Look at what is ahead and reach forth what
3️⃣To make me a minister: (Paul was so consumed with his purpose)
He said "necessity is laid upon me"
Be after what God came after for you.
4️⃣He looked out for where the GOSPEL is needed, and he fought to preach the Gospel there.
(Romans 15:19-20, Act 20:20-26)
When you have an attitude of pursuit, there will be freshness and vibrancy.
Evangelism that will not bring those won to the house of God, is a half-way evangelism.
Until you see your calling as a high calling as minister, you will not take a hold of it. You will be dealing with fractions.
You can't be in pursuit of God's calling and pursue other things. All you should be about is God's calling.
That your job, your business, your company is a channel to reaching out to souls.
Let your life be about seeking to please God. (Matthew 6:36.)
God is a good investor. He expects results from you. He expects quality results.
You have been called to win souls. You are a leader. Where you are souls should not perish.
Sail your sail. Be out to apprehend that for Christ apprehended you.