Finish the Work Assigned

 Scripture:

“But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.” ‭‭Acts of the Apostles‬ ‭20‬:‭24‬ ‭NLT‬

Observation:

Paul was ready to go, live, preach, and die for the extension of the Kingdom of God. In this passage we can hear Paul’s heart. He says his life is worth nothing unless he finishes the work Jesus had assigned to him. He was deeply compelled to finish his work and take the Gospel to the ends of the earth. We wanted everyone to know of the wonderful grace of God. 

Application:

I want to finish strong and complete my assignment. At the end of Jesus’ life He said that He had completed His work. Paul said similar things. I want to finish everything God has prepared for me in this life, then go see Him. I want to fulfill His will completely. I have no desire to retire and do my own thing some day. I was born for the Kingdom. I will live for the Kingdom. I will die for the Kingdom.

Prayer:

Father, my life is in Your hands. Life is meaningless for me unless I finish what You give me to do. Help me to complete every task and assignment You have for me. Help me to live every day full of purpose. Let me tell more and more people about Your goodness and grace. Show me each step in how to accomplish all You continue to give me to do. Give me wisdom and strength to finish every assignment.

Yours Forever,

Jeff