FINISH YOUR RACE

" I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7 NIV

What does it mean to finish the race? We see some further explanation of what Paul means by finishing the race in Acts 20:22-24; He is talking to the elders from the church at Ephesus and we see here that Paul said "none of these things move me". He was not only fighting his natural instinct for self-preservation, he was fighting the good fight. He further explains finishing the race means completing the task the Lord Jesus had given him and testifying to the gospel of grace.

How you start matters but how you finish matters most. Jesus made clear that those who endure to the end will be saved (Matthew 24:13). But what is the task we are to complete? What is the task we have been assigned by the Lord? We all desire to know what our purpose is, what our special calling is, so that we can fulfill it. Finishing well in the long term, requires that we finish well repeatedly in the short term. Knowing that of the Lord, you shall receive the reward of the inheritance.

What do I do to finish the race? Don't settle for less. Ever so often in life, we are tempted to stay in our "comfort zone". Unfortunately when you're like this, you lose the drive to press and push the extra mile to enjoy all the wonderful blessings God has prepared for you. Many have settled for less instead of God's best. It's your responsibility to keep pressing into God. Don't be satisfied with anything less than God's perfect will for you. Always remember that if God could do for you whatever you're enjoying now, He can take you further. So stay on top always and never relent on your God given assignment. Run with patience the race set before you, your reward awaits you.

Further Scripture Study: Hebrews 12:1; Colossians 3:24 

Declare This: Dear Lord, I promise to finish my race with distinction because I know my reward is guaranteed in Jesus name Amen.