This is Namma for Christ with the two
hundred eighty-fourth inspirational message dated Monday, March 3rd, 2025. The
title of this message is “Strong – 2nd Peter 1:3 – DETERMINE TO
FINISH STRONG:
The first word of this message’s title
is also the same word of the title of
the below anointed song/video, “Strong (with lyrics)” as performed by Anne
Wilson.
The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this
message) is from the third verse of the first chapter of 2nd Peter:
2nd Peter 1:3
New Living Translation - (NLT)
3 By His divine power, God has given us
everything we need.”
The scripture text of “this”
message was taken from the “same” scripture text that I read on (November 13th,
2024) in my daily devotional book entitled:
“The Word for You Today”.
The inspirational message I read on November 13th,
2024, was titled – “DETERMINE TO FINISH STRONG’”. I knew that it was a reminder that I wanted to share in my next message in
my “Namma for Christ” blog. I hope you find (some of
the excerpts) as inspirational as I did:
DETERMINE TO FINISH STRONG
2nd Peter 1:3
Following God means
finishing what He has called you to do. Not everyone who starts out well
finishes well. Occasionally we’re shocked and saddened to learn that a leader
has been brought down by a moral or a financial problem. Paul writes, “Luke,
the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you” (Col. 4:14). Later, he writes,
“Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world” (2nd Tim. 4:10).
There are three forces arrayed against you, and they never let up: the world,
the flesh, and the devil. The world will try to pour you into its mold, your
fleshly nature will try to drag you down, and the devil will use every trick in
the book to defeat you. Paul was aware of these three forces when he said, “My
life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me
by the Lord Jesus” (Acts 20:24 NLT). So make up your mind to complete the
assignment God has given you and enjoy every minute of it. How can you finish
strong? “By His divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a
godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know Him, the One who
called us to Himself by means of His marvelous glory and excellence. And
because of His glory and excellence, He has given us great and precious
promises. These are the promises that enable you to share His divine nature and
escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires. In view of all this,
make every effort to respond to God’s promises” (2nd Peter 1:3-5 NLT).
I pray that you have
enjoyed the above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.
Please enjoy the below
inspirational song/video, “Strong (with lyrics)” as performed by Anne Wilson sung
with power and anointing.
(I do not own the rights to this song).
(If you can't see the below video: Please scroll down to the
end - Under the rectangular box labeled "Home" - please click
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video. Please press play to enjoy the song/video.)
BE BLESSED!
