The significance of this statement bears eternal repercussions. Its decree brings to every man the responsibility for his own growth…
“But he that doeth truth
cometh to the light…”
John 3:21
“The significance of this statement bears eternal repercussions. Its decree brings to every man the responsibility for his own growth and development in the call and the purposes of God”
– Brian Troxel
Paul’s pursuit was to “win” or “gain” the fullness of the majesty and wonder of Christ. He was “reaching” unto something beyond the perspectives of man’s concepts and teachings. He was stretching, reaching, pressing unto the fullness. There existed in him a passion for the “One Thing”. In light of this “prize” he could not and would not rest in his current knowing of Him. Oh, may we see afresh the vast horizons of glory reserved for those who feel the fire and call of God in Christ Jesus!
“If any man will come after me,
let him deny himself,
and take up his cross daily,
and follow me”
Luke 9:23
Brian Troxel
“That they all may be one;
as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee,
that they also may be one in us…”
John 17:21
“The heart that truly seeks this depth in Him will also seek such depths with His people. The evidence of His faith, His heart and His Life within is revealed by the longings for these things. Faith causes us to apprehend this truth, love necessitates it and hope sustains our pursuit of it. We seek Him because He first sought us. We love Him, because He first loved us. The seeking of Him, the pursuit of Him and the longing for the depths of His Being is the result of Him living in us” – Brian Troxel
“Love is the highest expression of truth – It is in these days where the “foolishness of God” (in the eyes of men) is to flourish. Light in the midst of the darkness is the great cross of our day…”
Brian Troxel
“The depth of an individual’s pursuit for holiness is the revelation of their desire to see God”
“The depth of an individual’s pursuit for holiness
is the revelation of their desire to see God”
Brian Troxel
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“Eagerly pursue peace and holiness with all,
without which no one will see the Lord”
Hebrews 12:14
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