Paul's Great Desire

“That I may know Him…” (v3:10). If you are faithful, God has a prize for you. Paul is not speaking here of salvation. Those in this race are already saved. He is speaking here of rewards and prizes (3:14; cf. I Cor. 9:24-27; II Tim. 4:7, 8). Paul said: “I press toward the mark…” (3:14).That word “press” suggests strong exertion. Weight-lifters “press weights.” Runners press on toward the finish line. Are you pressing on?

1. KNOW THE LORD JESUS CHRIST IN THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION.
   Eph. 1:19, 20.
2. KNOW THE LORD JESUS CHRIST IN THE FELLOWSHIP OF HIS SUFFERINGS.
   1Peter 2:21.
3. KNOW THE LORD JESUS CHRIST IN THE CONFORMATION OF HIS DEATH.
   Gal. 2:20.
   Do you know Him? I do not mean, “Do you know about Him, but do you know Him?