“Finish My Course”

“And now, as a captive to the Spirit, I am on my way to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there, except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city that imprisonment and persecutions are waiting for me. But I do not count my life of any value to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the good news of God’s grace.”

Acts 20:22-24

We should all be slaves to an inner compulsion to serve Jesus.

The apostle Paul experienced that same inner drive. He explained that the love of Christ had compelled him. His was a burning passion, an emotional fire, a spiritual force that made him share the good news of Jesus and His death and resurrection.

Such dedicated zeal has characterized many of our Lord’s followers throughout the years. May a spark of that fire burn in our own hearts.

The good news

is too good to keep to yourself.

Our Daily Bread – April 23, 2008