Weekly Meditation: Moving towards 2009

“Forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” (Php 3:13-14 KJV)

Friends, we thank God the year 2008 and ask for His presence with us during 2009. In 2008 we have gone through the time of joy and sorrow, good and bad experiences of the life. In all these we have experienced His continuous Holy presence with us.

We may have bitter experience or a great loss during 2008. That time seems unforgettable.

Let’s look to the life of St. Paul. When he wrote this letter to Church in Philippi he was aging, weak, sick, losing eyesight, in prison, facing trials, his death was near and sure. In spite of all these things he says “Rejoice in the Lord and again I say Rejoice. Look towards future or press toward the goal and forget those things which are behind” (Php 3:13-14). These words encouraged St. Paul and he happily gave his life for Lord Jesus Christ. This was the secret of St. Paul’s life.

During this New Year God Says forget your past failures, problems, difficulties, things that troubled you, pain, and grief. “...Come boldly unto my throne of grace, that you may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16)

May God bless you and your household during 2009.

Wish you blessed New Year.

“And our God shall supply every need of yours, according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (Php 4:19).

Yours in Christ,

Rev. varinder Kumar, Sangeeta, Riya