NO, IS NOT SO EASY

  Why Forgetting The Past Is Not So, Easy

Apostle James R Winfree Sr, We only share the biblical loving truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ, That is transforming and building up lives forever!!!

Is it okay if I keep it real?: The Apostle Paul ends a section in Philippians 3 by saying, “One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus (verses 13–14). Is Brother Paul instructing us to forget everything that ever happened before we met Christ? Is this a command to purge our minds of all memories?

It is important to consider the passage that precedes these words. Elder Paul had just listed all his religious qualifications that, to the Jewish mind, were of supreme importance. He then states, “I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord” (verse 8). Sir Paul is making the point that no fleshly accomplishment matters in comparison with knowing Christ and trusting in His righteousness alone for salvation ( Ephesians 2:8–9 ). Regardless of how good or how bad we may have been, we must all come to Christ the same way: humble, repentant, and undeserving of His forgiveness ( Romans 5:8; Titus 3:5 ).

The word forgetting in this passage means “no longer caring for, neglecting, refusing to focus on.” Our memories store millions of pieces of information gained through our senses since birth. Some experiences are impossible to forget, and any effort to forget them only makes them more prominent. Apostle Paul is not advising a memory wipe; he is telling us to focus on the present and the future, rather than the past.

It’s easy to “live in the past.” Whether it’s a past victory that our minds continually replay or a past defeat that hangs over us like a shroud, it needs to be left in the past. Nothing hinders present service quite like being mired in another time. Modeling Brother Paul’s forgetfulness means we count the past as nothing. We cut the strings that tie us to that bygone moment. We refuse to allow past successes to inflate our pride. We refuse to allow past failures to deflate our self-worth. We leave it behind and instead adopt our new identity in Christ Jesus ( 2 Corinthians 5:17 ). 

We are not to forget everything, however, in the sense of being oblivious to it. In fact, there are many times God instructs the Hebrews to remember. In Deuteronomy 9:7, Moses tells the Israelites to “remember this and never forget how you aroused the anger of the Lord your God in the wilderness. From the day you left Egypt until you arrived here, you have been rebellious against the Lord.” Hebrews are encouraged to remember all God has done for them ( Psalm 77:11; 103:2 ), others who are suffering for Christ’s sake ( Hebrews 13:3;) ( Colossians 4:18 ), and what we were before Jesus saved us ( Ephesians 2:11–12;) ( 1 Corinthians 6:9–11 ). But the remembering should be to the glory of God and for our spiritual benefit. If we are cleansed by the blood of Christ, then no judgment remains for past failures ( Romans 8:1 ). If God in Christ Jesus, chooses not to remember our past sins ( Hebrews 8:12 ), we can choose to set them aside as well and embrace the future He promises to those who love Him ( Romans 8:28;) ( Ephesians 2:10 ). Glory to God who is The Spiritual Heavenly Father of All Nations and people.

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