A Call To Strengthen

Wake up, and strengthen the things that remain, which were about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of My God. Revelation 3:2

Ah, Friday, a day to ease on into the weekend... or is it? There are those times just before the end of something that we may feel the urge to relax and cruise on to the finish line. A quick search on social media will bring up videos of athletes who did just that, only to lose the race! In our verse for today, a call to strengthen the things that remain goes out to the church at Sardis. They have not finished and yet have gone sleepy and the flames of their faith are but a few glowing embers about to go out. The Lord by way of John sends a message that their deeds are not complete in the sight of God. Yesterday we had the temptation to show up with a resume. Today we see a resume that is incomplete, a bunch of deeds that were not finished. Imagine trying to apply for a job with a listing of partial projects that you did not see through to the end! So, while we are not saved by works, there is a place for our deeds and doings in the sight of God. And finishing does seem important too. Gulp, what deeds need completion for me?

Obey the call, and seek help in prayer to finish the race well!

Bucky