Finishing Well

[227 words] Wouldn’t you love to face eternity with confidence? You can! “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing” (2 Tim. 4:6-8). Paul knew a glorious welcome awaited him!  He knew he would hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matt. 25:21).  He knew his name would be acknowledged before the Father (Matt. 10:32). He knew that God’s grace was bigger than his sin. He knew the mercy and love of the Lord was more powerful than his rebellion. He knew it was not…