Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
July 3rd 2022

I Have Finished My Course

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 KJV

Bible Reading: John 19:28-30

Paul’s second statement has a tone of certainty, assurance and finality. He was definite because he knew the purpose of his calling and he fulfilled it. It is when you come to the conclusion or the end that you can boldly use the word finished. In fact, it takes discipline, determination, and sacrifice to start a course and finish it. Christ Jesus’ last three words before he died‚ “it is finished”, meant among others that he achieved all his earthly purpose. Jesus knew he was sent to ultimately die for our redemption (John 10:14, 17-18). In the same vein, Apostle Paul understood he was called to the Gentiles (Galatians 1:15–16; 2:7–8; Romans 11:13–14) In fact, Apostle Paul knew his purpose, and he pursued it till the very end regardless of the opposition he faced. As Christians, we are called to a race that has a definite ending even though we don’t know when it will be. But just like Jesus Christ (our perfect example) and Apostle Paul, we have to identify God’s purpose for our lives, agree with God and align our lives to fulfil God’s intention. Dear friends, regardless of the cost, hold on till the end with the help of the Holy Spirit and at the end of the day, you will testify like Apostle Paul, “I have truly finished my course”.

Self-Reflection: God has a unique purpose for everyone, and a peculiar course He wants His children to fulfil.

Action Point: Read at least a book on this topic

Daily Confession: I receive God’s grace to finish my course in Jesus’ name.

Intercessory prayer: Pray for clarity of purpose and vision for those seeking to clarify in life purpose, career etc.

Hymn: Stand up, stand up for Jesus! ye soldiers of the cross;

Lift high His royal banner, it must not suffer loss:

From victory unto victory, His army shall He lead,

Till every foe is vanquished, and Christ is Lord indeed.