Here at Advent when we walk in it says above our heads – Expect great things from God.  The beauty is that He already has done great things in and through our lives but He also continues to do so.  When we leave the emphasis changes.  As we walk out it says – Attempt great things for God.  God never lets us down on His half but how are we doing? Paul has a slightly different take on this concept found in Philippians 3.  Let’s look at it together today. 

12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Paul reminds us that Jesus has done His part and we are called to press on toward our part.  The work of Jesus to make us right with God is done.  Now what can we do to further build up the kingdom of God here on earth? We are called to press on to work hard to attempt great things in order to do this.  I pray that God would give us all the strength to press on, to attempt great things for God.  You might just be surprised at the amazing things He wants to do in and through your life.

In His Grip,
Pastor Dave