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FINISH YOUR COURSE WITH JOY
DIR By: GlobalPrincess
Date: September 12, 2016, 2:41 am
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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES MONDAY, 12TH SEPTEMBER.
FINISH YOUR COURSE WITH JOY.
But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear
unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the
ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify
the gospel of the grace of God (Acts 20:24).
The Apostle Paul took personal responsibility for the Gospel.
The Gospel, to him, was a sacred trust. He affirmed this when he
said, “According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God,
which was committed to my trust” (1 Timothy 1:11). In 1
Corinthians 9:16, he affirmed, “For though I preach the gospel,
I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea,
woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!”
Again, in 1 Timothy 1:12, he declared, “…I thank Christ Jesus
our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful,
putting me into the ministry.” Paul’s conviction about the
Gospel was absolute. He knew that the Gospel was the power of
God for the salvation of all men, and he preached it with
fervency. Nothing, and no one, could keep him quiet. He
encountered so much opposition in the course of preaching the
Gospel, but he remained undeterred.
Even when the Holy Spirit expressly testified that he’d suffer
severe afflictions and be imprisoned if he went to Jerusalem to
preach (Acts 20:23), Paul remained resolute and focused. His
response was: “…none of these things move me, neither count I my
life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with
joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus,
to testify the gospel of the grace of God” (Acts 20:24).
Paul was an activist for the Gospel; he’d preach it even if it
cost him his life. He was determined to finish his course with
joy. This should be your attitude. Never be moved by the
problems and the difficulties that you might face in preaching
the Gospel. God already knew you’d face those challenges;
therefore, not one of such adversities can defeat you if you
stand your ground and refuse to quit.
Always remember that God counted you faithful and committed the
Gospel to your trust. He believes in you. So, like the Apostle
Paul, let nothing stop you. Be determined to finish your course
with joy.
PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for energizing me for the work of the
Kingdom. I remain undaunted, unmovable, and always joyful for
the work ahead. I take advantage of the Word and the blessings
of the Spirit, through which I’m trained, strengthened and
instructed for a continuous life of victory, success, promotion
and greatness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study:
Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and
preach the gospel to every creature.
Joshua 23:6 Be ye therefore very courageous to keep and to do
all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye
turn not aside therefrom [to] the right hand or [to] the left;
Acts 18:9-11 Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a
vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: 10 For
I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I
have much people in this city. 11 And he continued [there] a
year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.
1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
2 Corinthians 11:16-33, Ecclesiastes 1-2
2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
1 Timothy 1:1-7, Jeremiah 30
Read, share and also leave comments on today's devotional.
Let's keep spreading until we get into every man's world...God
bless you. www.rhapsodyofrealities.org
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