What other scriptures emphasize the importance of completing God's assignments faithfully? Solomon’s Example of Completion 2 Chronicles 7:11 sets the tone: “When Solomon had finished the temple of the LORD and the royal palace, and had succeeded in carrying out everything he had in mind to do in the temple of the LORD and in his own palace,”. The Spirit points to a leader who stayed with God’s blueprint until the last nail was driven and the final curtain hung. Old-Testament Snapshots of Finishing Well • Noah – Genesis 6:22; 7:5 “So Noah did everything precisely as God had commanded him.” An ark 450 feet long, every board in place—because obedience meant completion. • Moses – Exodus 40:33 “So Moses finished the work.” The tabernacle wasn’t ready for God’s glory until every peg and curtain were set. • Joshua – Joshua 11:15 “He left nothing undone of all that the LORD had commanded Moses.” Conquest required thoroughness; half-obedience would have left enemies in the land. • David’s charge to Solomon – 1 Chronicles 28:20 “Be strong and courageous, and do the work… He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work… is finished.” A father urges his son to keep hammering until the divine assignment is wrapped up. Faithfulness Modeled in the Son “I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do.” “It is finished.” Christ’s completed mission anchors every other call to finish ours. New-Testament Calls to Keep Going • Acts 20:24 — Paul refuses to quit early: “if only I may finish my course and the ministry I have received.” • 2 Timothy 4:7 — Near the finish line: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” • Philippians 1:6 — God Himself is committed to “carry it on to completion.” • Revelation 3:2 — Warning to Sardis: “I have not found your deeds complete.” The risen Lord still checks for follow-through. Takeaway Trails for Today • God designs assignments that come with finish lines, not just starting blocks. • The Word links faithfulness with completion—Noah’s ark, Moses’ tabernacle, Solomon’s temple, Christ’s cross. • When discouragement whispers, remember He who began the work (Philippians 1:6) stands beside us until the last step is taken. |
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