Faithful Finishers

2 Timothy 4:7

If you are going to finish faithfully there are three GIFTS you must be given:

I. Wisdom Beyond Your Years.

Joseph accepting Mary (Matthew 1:18-20)

Paul accepts John Mark (2 Timothy 4:11)

Peter accepting gentiles (Acts 10)

II. Wisdom Beyond Your Tears.

“Tears sown sees fruit grown.”

Galatians 6:9; Psalm 126:5

Shunamite woman’s son (2 Kings 4:18-37)

Moses’ death (Deuteronomy 34:8-9)

Jesus wept (John 11:35)

III. Wisdom Beyond Your Fears.

Fear of the world (1 John 2:15-16)

Fear of worship (Mark 8:38)

Fear of witnessing (Illus-Lisa with Chris Mills)

Conclusion:

Are people born with these? Can you get them?

James 1:5

“wisdom” - refers to the knowledge of God’s plans and purposes and the ability to live accordingly.

This all starts with the gift of God:

Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9.