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Minister’s Corner: Finishing well

By: DR. BRIAN DORE’
Member of the VP Ministerial Alliance

The writer of Hebrews tells us in Hebrews 21:1-3 KJV, “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be weary and faint in your minds.”
God, our heavenly father, runs alongside His children who are determined to finish the race. He stands by those who don’t care how much it hurts; who don’t care what persecutions they may face. He stands by those who are determined to complete the course. As God carries you, as you wrap your arms around Him, God whispers in your ear, “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, for as much as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58.
As God embraces you, listen to Him whisper again to you, saying, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for in the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” He whispers again, “Wait for the Lord. Be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”
I know that many in the Christian world today feel like they are just about ready to give up. But I would encourage every believer today, like the apostle Paul, to continue the good fight of faith - to complete the course, that you might be able to say, “I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.” May you finish well!

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