Faithful to the End
Life presses us with uncertainty, opposition, and the temptation to rely on our own strength. Scripture reminds us that our times are not random—they are held securely in the hand of God. From Hezekiah spreading his crisis before the Lord, to Moses warning Israel not to forget God in seasons of abundance, to Paul finishing his race with faith intact, this episode calls believers to humble trust, holy remembrance, and steadfast perseverance. Faithfulness is not just how we start—it’s how we finish.
Key Verse (KJV)
Psalm 31:15 – “My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
1. Our Times Are in God’s Hand
• Psalm 31:15 reminds us that every season—easy or painful—is under God’s sovereign care.
• Trust grows when we surrender control rather than fight for it.
2. Taking Our Troubles to the Lord
• In 2 Kings 19:14–19, Hezekiah spreads the threatening letter before God.
• Prayer is not panic—it is placement: placing the burden where it belongs.
3. The Danger of Forgetting God
• Deuteronomy 8:11–14 warns against pride born from prosperity.
• Success can dull dependence if we forget who provided it.
4. Remembering the Source of Strength
• Deuteronomy 8:17–20 confronts the lie of self-made success.
• Forgetting God leads not just to pride, but spiritual decline.
5. Faithful to the Finish Line
• Paul’s testimony in 2 Timothy 4:6–8 shows a life poured out for Christ.
• Finishing well requires endurance, not ease.
6. Following God Comes with Cost
• 2 Timothy 3:10–12 reminds us that godly living invites opposition.
• Suffering is not a sign of failure—it’s often proof of faithfulness.
