KEY SCRIPTURE: John 17:4 KJV “I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.”

In our key scripture, the Lord declared He had finished the work the Father gave Him, and fully glorified the Father. What must one do in order to complete his assignment?

We will take the points in turns.

1. You must have a great sense of fear for God, and so maintain a burden to do and complete your task. 1Cor 9:16 KJV” For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!”

2.  Understand there is only a limited time frame and so have a sense of urgency to do God’s work.  John 9:4 The Lord said, “The night is coming when no man can do any work.”

3. Be fully convinced that there is life after here. We would be rewarded or judged for whatever we did in this body. Our life here is what will determine what life hereafter would be.  Heb 9:27 KJV” And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:”

4. Serve the Lord joyfully and cheerfully. Deut 28:47,48. Joyful service makes you give your best, and the Father is pleased with every cheerful servant.2 Corinth 9:7

5. Serve the Lord Sacrificially. Sacrificing is willingly giving out that which is dear and precious unto you. Sacrifice makes you give out your total effort thereby achieving your best. John 12:24.Jesus gave His life

6.  Serve the Lord lovingly. John 8:29 KJV” And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.”  You will always receive the best from the Lord.

 7.  Many have the perception that the church is a place of meeting needs and not a place to give service or fulfill a divine assignment.  Throw away such a mentality, knowing the church is God’s body on the earth to execute what He would have done.

8. Always keep in touch with the Holy Spirit in prayer to know what He has for you always. Mark 1:35

THOUGHT: SINCERELY SERVING GOD IS THE ONLY MEANINGFUL WAY TO LIVE

FURTHER STUDIES

Dan 6:3 KJV “Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.”

John 8:29 KJV” And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.”