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Introduction
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Background
King Saul was given a job: destroy Amalek, and don’t anyone alive, not even animals -
But he did not do as he was commanded.
They thought it best to spare all that was good, and destroy only the despised and worthless -
little did he know that his unfinished work would cost him the pleasure of God and the kingdom -
From that time he spent all his life trying to keep and preserve what God has already given to another man.
He used up all his resources trying to kill the man to whom God has given the throne and the kingdom.
My Main Point
If God has given you a job, a task or an assignment to accomplish, and it remains unfinished, BY ALL MEANS GO FINISH IT! Don’t stop, don’t rest, until the work is finished!
The truth is, ALL of us have at least one WORK to accomplish in the economy of God.
The reality of Christian life is that MANY WORKS IN THE ECONOMY OF GOD REMAIN UNFINISHED
not because we lack the funds, or we lack the strength, or anything;
but it’s because the Christians who are supposed to do the work are either giving up or giving in to discouragement, compromises, or fear.
Examples of unfinished work in the kingdom of God -
prayers that have stopped
fastings that have yet to be started
mission works that lack missionaries
souls that are not followed through
evangelisms that have yet to be started
contributions and funds that have yet to be given
enemy territories, workplaces, that have yet to be conquered
vices and bad habits that remain undestroyed and un-renounced
demons and demonic influences that have yet to be cast out
broken relationships that have yet to be reconciled
Unfinished works have terrible consequences!
It affects the flow of God’s blessings
It affects the next generation
It can affect the whole church
Joshua’s Unfinished Work
Hebres 4.8
Joshua left Israel with unfinished Work
Although it could be said that Joshua’s work was done, the work of the conquest of Canaan was really unfinished.
rested from war - the wars were over, but the pockets of enemies remained
Joshua 13.1
very much land was yet to be possessed, and Joshua was already old
the land was subdued - made subordinate, subservient
Joshua 23.2-
Joshua’s parting words
the nations that remain
Israel’s Failure to Finish the Work
Judah and Simeon failed to drive out the inhabitants of the lowland
Judges 1.19
Benjamin did not drive out the Jebusites
The house of Joseph (Manasseh and Ephraim) left a Canaanite family alive
- this family helped them find the entrance to the city of Luz
Manasseh did not take possession of certain cities and left Canaanites alive there
Ephraim did not drive out the Canaanites in Gezer
Zebulun did not drive out the inhabitants of Kitron and Nahalol
Asher chose to live with the Canaanites in his territory
Naphtali also chose to live among the Canaanites
Dan was forced by the Amorites into the hill country
The Consequences of Israel’s incomplete Conquest
God was angry at Israel’s disobedience
God decided to never drive the Canaanites out of the land
God
The next generation arose who did not know the LORD nor His work, and they followed the Canaanites’ way of life.
Joshua 2.11-
Israel had no rest.
Throughout the days of the Judges, Israel went from many cycles of backsliding
Israel sins against God
God becomes angry and punishes them
Israel cries out and repents
God delivers them
Israel sins yet again!
There remains a “rest” for the people of God!
and it will be provided by one who can accomplish God’s purpose - Someone who can and will FINISH THE WORK!
The Finished Work of Christ
When Christ came, He announced His intention to finish the work appointed to Him by the Father.
And finish the work, He did!
WHEN JOSHUA DIED, HE LEFT ISRAEL WITH AN UNFINISHED WORK THAT THEY CANNOT COMPLETE THEMSELVES.
WHEN JESUS DIED, HE DID NOT LEAVE HIS CHURCH WITH UNFINISHED WORK - EVERY ENEMY IS CONQUERED, ALL POWERS DISARMED, ALL PROBLEMS RESOLVED!
The Results of Christ’s Finished Work
Saints are perfected for all time
Hebrews 10.12-14
Hebres 10.14
Saints are complete in Christ
COMPARISON
JOSHUA LEFT ISRAEL WITH UNFINISHED WORK.
JESUS WENT TO HEAVEN WITH A FINISHED WORK FOR US.
ISRAEL MISSED THE BLESSING OF COMPLETE AND TRUE REST IN CANAAN.
GOD PEOPLE TODAY CAN ENJOY COMPLETE REST IN CHRIST.
ISRAEL FOUGHT FROM JOSHUA’S UNFINISHED WORK, AND FAILED.
THE SAINTS ARE FIGHTING FROM CHRIST VICTORY!
THE SAINTS ARE WORKING FROM CHRIST’S FINISHED WORK!
Colossians 1.14-15
Conclusion
Those who are in Christ are not afraid to fight their battles -
because they believe Christ are overcome the world!
Those who are in Christ are not afraid to finish the work -
because they know Christ has finished the work for them!
because they know there is COMPLETE REST when their work is finished!
Hebrews 4.11
be diligent - have or show deep interest, intense desire or show excitement towards something
LET’S FINISH THE WORK -
It means you do not believe that Christ has finished the work on the Cross
so we can all rest
It means
SO THE CHURCH CAN REST IN GLORY
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