Heavenly Prize!

For Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Philippians 3:14 NLT: “I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.”

With the Olympics in full swing, I’m reminded daily of Paul’s words to the church in Philippi. That Greek city was quite familiar with olympic-style contests, stressing personal achievement and civic pride.

But Paul had something bigger in mind – eternal hope! As an analogy, he cited heaven as the goal we should all seek. Paul said to keep your eye on that prize; to press toward the mark. The Greek Olympians knew exactly what he was talking about!

Nothing is more important than focusing on the eternal reward Jesus has prepared for us!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship, 3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406