Friday, May 1, 2026
Tim Cruse | May 1, 2026
Friday, May 1, 2026
Friday, May 1
“Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.”
—Philippians 3:12
Apple cofounder Ronald Wayne sold his 10% stake in the company for $800 in 1976. Because of certain variables at the time, he felt like the venture was too great a risk. That stake would be worth $400 billion today.
All who know the Lord must apprehend or get a hold of what He got a hold of us to become and do. We are to become more like Jesus Christ as we, “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses” (1 Timothy 6:12). We must seize with great heart and zeal the new life we have in Christ as we now live in view of eternity.
The first Bible text I preached from after surrendering to preach on February 22, 1981 was, “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; And lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he shall direct thy paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6). We must learn to seek the Lord with our whole heart yielded to know and do His will above our own.
The faith life is one of venture and reward. When uncertainty or difficulties arise, we must “hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown” (Revelation 3:11). To receive the reward God has for us, we must keep our eyes on Him and follow Him fully. Sometimes the water only parts when we step into it, the giant only falls when go on the offense and run toward him, and only when we are “faint, yet pursuing” does the victory come (Judges 8:4).
It is said that from his youth Sir Winston Churchill felt that he had a divine purpose to fulfill. He was called “A man on a mission.” What mission does God have for your life? Have you found it and laid hold of it? If so, hold fast and keep going.
You are loved and prayed for.
Sincerely,
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