Fully Carry Out

 Scripture:

“But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.” ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭4‬:‭5‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

Paul tells his son in the Lord, Timothy, in this passage he should keep a clear mind in all situations. He goes on to say that he should not be afraid of suffering for the Lord, but should work at telling others the Gospel and should “fully carry out” the ministry God had given him. He was encouraging his son in the Lord to never stop doing what God had called him to do.

Application:

We need to follow the instruction Paul gave to Timothy. Having a clear mind is crucial. It requires not allowing our thoughts to be clouded with hurt, frustration, or doubt. We can’t be controlled by our emotions, but must be led by the Spirit and keep a clear mind, no matter what is going on around us. I have a deep passion in my heart to “fully carry out” whatever the Lord has assigned me to do in my lifetime. I don’t want to leave one thing undone that God has asked me to do. Therefore, I must hear clearly, and obey fully what He says.

Prayer:

Father, help me to complete everything You have created me for. I want to finish strong and complete everything You have assignment You have given to me. Show me Your will each and every day and let me live a life that pleases and honors You above all else. Let me “fully carry out” Your plans for my life. I don’t want to leave anything on the table that You wanted accomplished in and through my life. Strengthen me to do the things that are already on my heart to do.

Yours,

Jeff