THE GOAL

Philippians 3:14 (NKJV)  I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
   There is much to laugh about in this world, it is obvious our Creator has a sense of humor, He made us. Strange in deed, we live as if there is no God, we act as if there is no accounting, we run to nothing, and then we experience our last breath.
   Men row a long thin boat (sculling), at the sound of a cadence (coxswain), to a goal that has an imaginary line on the water, this then is called sport. Men put in play an oblong ball (pig skin), push each other for possession of the ball and finally kick it through an imaginary line on the ground and again call it a sport. However, there is a reward for those who participate in these sports and it has earthly value.
   Jesus says in Luke 11:9 (NKJV) "... ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you," this is referred to as religion, it has eternal value. Both are activities, yet only one deals with eternal life. One may bring worldly recognition, while the other brings an endless existence in the presence of our Maker. With the one, there is exertion and physical strength, which eventually goes away, with the other there is exertion, a peace that passes understanding, and a spiritual staying power, that will never cease.
   Wow, what a choice, live a short time take nothing with you, forever separated from God, or seek, search, knock for Jesus and receive Eternal Life. I think I will, "Press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus!"
Heavenly Father we have been created for your pleasure, to serve You. We are just so much dust, help us to wisely choose and trust You with everything in our short lives, that we may be eternally with You. Let us spend ourselves in seeking You and forget earthly pleasures that eventually cease. May we reach out to the only source of Life, Jesus? Amen