Pressing on Toward Maturity

Paul, even after years of serving Christ, admitted he hadn’t “arrived” spiritually (Philippians 3:12–14). His focus was on pressing forward, never becoming stagnant. This reminds us that spiritual growth is a lifelong journey. We will never outgrow the need to grow. God continually calls us deeper, urging us to leave behind what is past and pursue His upward call.

As Christians, we sometimes plateau. We may feel like we’ve reached a comfortable level of faith. But comfort can be dangerous if it leads to complacency. Instead, God invites us to keep pressing on—to seek Him more, serve Him more faithfully, and become more like Christ each day. Spiritual growth is not about perfection but direction. The key is to keep moving forward in faith, trusting God to complete the good work He started in us.
 
Scripture:
Philippians 3:12-14 - Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
 
Application:
Identify one new spiritual goal for this season (e.g., deeper prayer life, Scripture memorization, serving in a ministry). Take one practical step toward it today.
 
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for reminding me that growth is a journey, not a destination. Help me not to grow weary but to press on toward maturity in Jesus. Keep my eyes fixed on You.