Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
October 24th 2023

Complete that Assignment!

Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the work you have received in the Lord”. Col. 4:17 (NIV)

Bible Reading: Colossians 4:17

Every race has a beginning and an end. The ability to complete a task diligently is important in life. Distractions are everywhere. In fact, different things compete for our time at the same time, hence there is a need to understand the necessity to fulfil a task promptly. In today’s Bible reading, Apostle Paul admonished Archippus to complete his God-given assignment. Apostle Paul understood the importance of completing a God-given task because there are some people that cannot persevere till the end. It is either they are distracted, or they lose interest in the process. Finishing strong is an important virtue to develop so that when you start a task, you can finish it well. It requires sacrifice, tenacity and diligence to hold on till the end.

Despite the situation, we are admonished to fulfil our God-given assignment. We have to diligently complete our God-given assignment. Our commitment will be tested and we have to refuse to be quitters. Many things make people leave their assignments uncompleted. It could be laziness, procrastination, discouragement, persecution, loss of zeal, interest and strength; spiritual attack and inconsistency among others. The way out: Like Apostle Paul declared, “I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). Always rely on the Holy Spirit to help you. Make it a rule and point of duty to complete the right tasks you embark upon. Furthermore, anyone that wants to complete his assignment must press toward the mark, strive ahead, persevere, and never lose sight of the purpose. May God help us to finish strong.

Self-Reflection: Reward goes to only those who endure till the end.

Action Point: Take a decision and work it out to complete postponed assignments.

Daily Confession: Lord, I receive the grace to fulfil every God-given assignment. I rely on the Holy Spirit to empower me; procrastination, insensitivity and laziness will not debar me from fulfilling my God-given ministry in Jesus’ name.

Intercessory prayer: I pray for strength and grace to finish strong for my friends, family members, and leaders in my life in Jesus name.

Hymn: Ho, my Comrades! See the signal

Waving in the sky!

Reinforcements are now appearing

Victory is nigh!