How can we "live up to what we have already attained" daily? Setting the Scene “ ‘All of us who are mature should embrace this view. And if you think differently about anything, God will reveal this to you as well. Nevertheless, let us live up to what we have already attained.’ ” (Philippians 3:15-16) Paul reminds believers that maturity means aligning daily conduct with the spiritual position already secured in Christ. The question is not, “How do I earn more?” but, “How do I walk in what I already possess?” What We Have Already Attained • Justification: declared righteous by faith (Romans 5:1) • Adoption: made sons and daughters of God (Galatians 4:5-7) • Indwelling Spirit: permanent residence of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19) • Citizenship in heaven (Philippians 3:20) • Access to every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3) Daily Mind-set Shifts • Remember your position at sunrise: begin the day rehearsing who you are in Christ. • Reject performance-based thinking: obedience flows from acceptance, not for acceptance (Ephesians 2:8-10). • Guard the thought life: “take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5). Practical Ways to Walk Worthy 1. Scripture intake – Read, meditate, and memorize; God’s Word renews the mind (Psalm 119:9-11). 2. Spirit-led prayer throughout the day – Stay sensitive to conviction and comfort (Galatians 5:16). 3. Intentional obedience in small things – Integrity at work, kindness at home, purity online (Luke 16:10). 4. Gospel-shaped relationships – Forgive as forgiven (Ephesians 4:32). – Encourage one another daily (Hebrews 3:13). 5. Regular fellowship – The body reinforces truth and accountability (Hebrews 10:24-25). Helps for Consistency • Set rhythms: same place, same time for Bible and prayer builds habit. • Pair disciplines: listen to Scripture while commuting, pray while walking. • Use reminders: verse cards, phone alerts, worship playlists. • Celebrate progress, not perfection: note answered prayers and small victories. Encouragement from Sister Passages • Ephesians 4:1 – “walk in a manner worthy of the calling.” • Colossians 2:6 – “continue to walk in Him.” • Galatians 5:25 – “walk in step with the Spirit.” • 2 Peter 1:3 – “His divine power has granted us everything we need for life and godliness.” Closing Challenge Each morning, step into the day convinced that everything required for faithful living is already yours in Christ. Then, moment by moment, let attitude, speech, and action simply catch up to that glorious reality. |
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