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FINISHING THE COURSE
THURSDAY, JULY 14
Philippians 2:12-13

Joshua 1:8-9

 

“I will meditate

in thy precepts…”

 

FINISHING THE COURSE
 
Throughout Scripture we are continually reminded of the importance of obedience. We see this theme once again as Paul reminded his readers that continual obedience to God’s Word is necessary. This is true whether Paul was present or absent. Our Christian activity should not depend on the presence or absence of the pastor, church leader, or fellow Christian, but on the assurance that God’s presence is always with us.
 
We should constantly live in obedience as we “work out your own salvation” (Phil 2:12). Scripture views the Christian life as one of service. Each of us has a course to complete and this is the ultimate objective of the Christian life (Phil 3:14). We should look on the Christian life as a race to be run, a goal to be reached (Heb 12:1). The Apostle wished to finish his course joyfully (Acts 20:24). At the end of his life, he knew that he had run well and finished the work God had laid out for him (2 Tim 4:7). When Scripture speaks of working out our salvation, it is referring to the need for us to finish the course of the new life which we have by faith in Christ (Eph 2:8-9).
 
It should encourage us to remember that we are not working out the purpose of our life alone. We are able to live for God and move toward the final goal because of the power of God working in us (Eph 3:20). He is working in us to bring about that which is pleasing to Him and which will accomplish His eternal purpose (Phil 2:13).
 
We learn from Scripture that one of God’s purposes in our lives is that men come to the truth (1 Tim 2:3-4). So, as we live in obedience, we complete God’s purpose in our life and lead others to the truth concerning salvation in Christ. Let us endeavour to finish the course set before us.
 
THOUGHT: What does it mean for me to work out my own salvation?
PRAYER: I thank Thee, Father, that “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Phil 4:13).

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