Finishing Well / David Jeremiah

 

Finishing Well But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. Acts 20:24   Another year is slipping into history, which provides a pensive moment to reflect on the course of our lives. Christians know our days on earth are simply brief moments of preparation for the endlessness of worship, activity, fellowship, work, and joy ahead of us.

Recommended Reading: Acts 20: 17 – 24

Paul told the Ephesians that nothing mattered to him except finishing the race the Lord had given him and completing the work the Lord Jesus had assigned. He was adopting the attitude of Christ Himself, who said, “I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have given Me to do” (John 17:4). If someone were to record your story, would you have the same attitude? Have you progressed in your spiritual race this year, and are you faithful to the work you’ve received? God assigns our tasks in daily installments, and we should start every day—and every new year—saying, “Lord, what do You want me to do next?” Another year of progress, another year of praise, another year of proving thy presence all the days. Frances Ridley Havergal, “Another Year Is Dawning”