Following Christ with Faith, Hope, and Love By: Gordon C. DeMarais and Daniel A. Keating It is not that I have already taken hold of it or have already attained perfect maturity, but I continue my pursuit in hope that I may possess it, since I have indeed been taken possession of by Christ [Jesus]. (Philippians 3:12) Article Tools Text Size Comment () Print Email Share As Christians, we are in possession of the greatest “story” in the world. In fact, it is the one and true story of the world.