S.O.A.P. 30 Day Challenge – Day #13 February 13, 2024 “Completing the Task.”
S. Acts 20:24 (NIV) “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me – the task of testifying to the goodness of God’s grace.
O. Paul knew of the hardships he had faced and the ones that he would yet face – yet he did not consider his own comfort. His only aim or goal was to complete His God given task – to live out his purpose in testifying (proclaiming) the guidelines of God’s Grace. He didn’t quit in hardships, nor did he “retire” – He kept going. He remained productive in the face of aging and hardships.
A. This is my desire as well. Despite the hardships of ministry or simply the process of getting older – there is not quit or giving up or retirement in my life. I desire and I will continue to live a spiritually productive life as long as I’m able. I’m going to live out God’s purpose for me. I’m going to complete the task of letting others know about the Gace of the Lord Jesus.
P. Thank you Lord for Paul’s example. Holy Spirit fill me and guide me to complete the task God has called me to – the task of preaching and testifying to the Grace of the Lord Jesus. In Jesus’ name.
