Keep Your Eye on the Goal

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Sally Jadlow

Eyes on the prize

II Thessalonians 2:16
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word.

The Apostle Paul wrote these words to the church at Thessalonica. They were under great persecution. Paul wanted to encourage them.

Today’s scripture is some of his last words written to the Thessalonians. He wanted to remind them, that though they were going through intense spiritual battles, they needed to keep their eye on the goal—the coming comfort and solace of their sure eternal salvation at the hand of their Lord Jesus and God their Father.

Paul also prayed for their hearts, their thoughts, passions, and wills, to be strengthened in every good work and in their words.

We would do well to pray this scripture for those God lays on our hearts for it is a powerful and weighty benediction—one anyone would be pleased to receive.

Lord Jesus, may we ever keep our eye on the goal
no matter the circumstances.
May You author and encourage our works and words
to produce an increase of Your Lordship
until the whole world knows You and Your mighty love.

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Sally Jadlow writes true inspirational short stories, historical fiction, and poetry. Her twelve books are available on Amazon.com at  http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B007F5H0H4  . She serves as a chaplain to corporations in the greater Kansas City area. She also teaches and speaks on creative writing. Contact her at SallyJadlow.com Sally's blog is www.SallyJadlow.com/blog
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5 Responses to Keep Your Eye on the Goal

  1. Charmé says:
    November 16, 2016 at 7:50 am

    A timely message for me personally. It is Satan’s job to sidetrack us from our goal by redirecting our focus; and for me it’s been those triggers that produce fear in me. May God strengthen us in our inner being as we persevere with patience…knowing that in due time will receive a crown of life if we stand the test. James 1:12 Be blessed Sally, as you lift up Jesus.

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  2. SuZan Klassen says:
    November 15, 2016 at 8:52 am

    “May You author and encourage our works and words
    to produce an increase of Your Lordship
    until the whole world knows You and Your mighty love.”

    Very good! Our whole purpose–to increase God’s sovereignty. May He be glorified.

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