- Paul wanted to finish his course in life by completing the ministry that he had received from Jesus.
What did that mean for him? - It had nothing to do with his achievements.
- It had everything to do with his testifying to God’s grace.
“grace” = “God’s intent to give us what we need not what we deserve” - Along the way in life, regardless of our age, we are constantly making decisions and choices that will determine whether or not the story for us ends well.
- Those who live well and finish well have something in common. They stayed awake through their whole life. They paid attention to the God who is at work with them – in their blessings, in their hardships, on the wonderful days, and on the horrible days. They watched as God shaped and molded their soul.
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