There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man but God
is faithful who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able but will with the temptation also make a way to escape that ye may be able tobear it. 1 Corinthians 10;13 kjv.
Jesus knew where He came from, He knew what He was sent to do, and He knew where He was going. When you get that confidence of knowing God and His purpose for your life, you will not be affected by the judgments or
criticisms of other people.

Rhapsody of Realities

The Joy Of A Glorious Finish .

Wednesday, September 10th .
-Pastor Chris

Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work (John 4:34).

Imagine if the Lord Jesus didn’t finish the work He was sent by the Father to do, salvation wouldn’t have been consummated. His focus was on fulfilling the Father’s will and purpose: “…I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” (John 10:10). He knew the importance and eternal significance of His assignment, and committed Himself to it with extraordinary discipline and diligence, against all odds. Hence, He boldly proclaimed at the end, “…It is finished…” (John 19:30). His discipline, diligence and commitment to His assignment made it possible for salvation and eternal life to be available through the Gospel to everyone who believes.
Some people never seem to get through on any assignment or task given to them; they perform the task halfway and never bring it to an excellent finish. This shouldn’t be the case with you. When a responsibility is assigned to you, ensure you put your best into it and discipline yourself to finish it excellently. This should be your objective, not only in the work God has given you, but also in the affairs of your life. The Bible says, “Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof…” (Ecclesiastes 7:8). Of what use is an enterprise that’s started, but not completed?
Emulate Jesus; He said, “...My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work” (John 4:34). He didn’t just set out to “do” the work, He was also determined to finish it. Hebrews 12:2 tells us that for the joy that was set before Him, He endured the cross, disregarding its shame. This should be your attitude as well.
In your organization, be the one who can be depended upon to see a project through to an excellent end, even when the odds are against you. Be motivated by the joy of a glorious finish. Be known as one who sticks with something until it’s excellently accomplished.

PRAYER:
Thank you Lord, for you’re the One at work in me, both to will and to do of your good pleasure. I have extraordinary staying power, and I’m able to focus and bring every assignment I’m given to excellent completion, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
1 Corinthians 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. ;
Philippians 2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

Daily Scripture Reading:
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18,
Proverbs 27-28
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-10,
Jeremiah 28
Have a fun-filled, graceful day..
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