Press Toward!

 “I Press Toward the mark for the Prize of the High Calling of God in Christ Jesus.”Phil. 3:13-14              

“What a day that will be when my Jesus I will see ... the words of this grand old Hymn flood my soul today as I prepare this bulletin. What a difficult year we have faced!  The Body of Christ has been separated and perhaps some may never join the Body in His House.  It seems these difficult days are very slow to get back to normal. So many changes... I’m thankful that Jesus never changes. He is ever the same, from yesterday, today, and forever! So it is time to arise from the difficulties and “Press Toward” a Spiritual Renewal!” After a year of following all the rules of our country, and hearing the fear broadcasted daily, things are slowly changing, and I mean slowly... This Message, Press Toward,” burns in my heart because, Pentecost is near! O what a day that must of been, the Power of the Holy Ghost swept through the “desiring disciples” as they were waiting for the fulfillment of Jesus Words to them! I wonder who is waiting, patiently, but full of expectation for Jesus’ to flow a fresh though their heart and soul!  We will need His Love and Strength to arise and “Press Toward the Prize!”  As we studied in the things of God’s Spirit these past four weeks, we know that His Gifts are for everyone and it was evidenced on the day of Pentecost for ... Acts 2:4 says “They were ALL filled with the Holy Ghost! There was much “Pressing” before the High Calling came to the Disciples, had they not preserved they would never have received the Powerful Anointing that came that day to humanity! We are in a “Pressing” mode – pressing to overcome the fear of our day; pressing to stand against the works of darkness; pressing to be obedient to the His Voice, and pressing to – well just overcome all the things that have transpired this past year. The Great News is this: “No weapon formed against us will prosper!” – we may be partakers of hardship, but “Our Hope is steadfast” – Jesus has never left us!   Forgetting those things which are behind – I Press Toward ....  Pressing Toward ... and Loving you, Pastor

 

Glorious Father who reins in Power and Might, we give you the Highest Praise! Tabernacle Your People today with the Power of Your Precious Holy Spirit; prepare our hearts for the remembrance of Pentecost! O Lord, answer their Prayers today, surround them with the Power of Your Presence, let Healing be their portion. For You are the One Who has given us Jesus, He has Redeemed Us and spoke Peace to our hearts! O God help us to penetrate the darkness and prepare to “Press Toward” the Power of Your Word! We ask these things in the Name of the Father, The Son, & Holy Ghost!  Amen!