I’m really good at starting things. Unfortunately, I’m not great at finishing what I’ve started. I’ve got a couple boxes of unfinished woodworking projects in the shop, partly completed paintings in my office and three books waiting for those final chapters.
Thankfully Jesus doesn’t have this problem. Paul calls Him “the author and Finisher of our faith”. (Hebrews 12:2 KJV). Once He had set His feet on the path towards Calvary, Jesus let nothing keep Him from completely the task for which He came to this earth – the redemption of our fallen race.
Scouring, beatings, humiliation, rejection. Jesus endured them all so He could save you and I. Finally, seemingly defeated, dying on the cross, His voice rang out in triumph, “It is finished.” (John 19:30).
With that shout Jesus proclaimed victory, assuring us a place in His kingdom if we will accept Him as our Savior and, with Paul, fight the good fight, finish the course, and keep the faith (2 Timothy 4:7).
Thankfully, we do not have to do this on our own. Our Heavenly Father is with us and “he which hath begun a good work within you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:6).
So don’t quit. Don’t be discouraged when it seems you’ll never get it right. God’s not done with you yet. Keep moving forward, and don’t ever give up till you’ve finished the race and you hear God say, “Well, done, thou good and faithful servant… Enter now into the joy of thy Lord.” (Matthew 25:21).
Have a great day and God bless!