That's the Pursuit

Searching begins with prayer. This disharmony in my being speaks louder than anything else. I listen, because I know that voice. My choice differentiates my real passion; to follow the notions that build "me" up and produce fleeting moments of satisfaction or follow and seek passionately after Christ. Christ has my best in mind...ALWAYS... Christ is not out to smash my dreams. If anything, He will use my passions to build His kingdom, if He is indeed, MY true Compass. In Philippians, Paul uses the Greek word, "dioko" meaning "to pursue, chase or hunt down". My dog, Truman, is a hunter. Even though he's not trained and has never been with a hunter, it's in his bones. Whenever a fluffy tailed predator invades our back yard, he moans and trembles with every cell of his body, waiting until that door is opened and then it's on. With the loud, baying of a beagle, he chases with such yearning, fervor and craving.  That's dioko. That's the pursuit Paul's talkin' 'bout. Compelling though, that Paul uses this word twice in the same chapter. Once referring to his intense "persecution" of the church and then "pressing on" towards his goal in Christ.  Hhhmmm, dioko can be used for good or bad??? All depends upon who or Who is doing the driving. My inferior eyes, constrained by human limits, cannot distinguish what is best for me, at this time, in this place. Therefore I must proceed, I must press on, seeking first His kingdom, His glory, His heart, His will for me at all times and in all places.    Digging deep and reaching high.

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6:13:00 AM

by Tami

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