Scripture:
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:13–14
Reflection:
As I walked away from a heated moment, the words stopped me in my tracks: “You’re not finished yet.” I know it was the Holy Spirit speaking to me. In that moment, my anger turned into conviction — a call to act, to speak truth, to keep going.
We often think of anger as something only destructive, but Scripture shows us another side: righteous anger. Jesus overturned tables in the temple to defend God’s honor. His passion wasn’t self-serving; it was holy.
That day, I realized the words weren’t just for someone else — they were for me. God was stirring a passion I had lacked. He was calling me to stand firm, to stop shrinking back, and to live boldly as a man of God.
“You’re not finished yet” means I cannot cower before unhealthy influences or let others dictate my walk with Christ. It means I must take the same fire I once misdirected and let it fuel my devotion to God.
God is not done with me. He isn’t done with you either. Wherever you feel tired, weak, or ready to give up — hear His Spirit whisper: “You’re not finished yet.”
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for reminding me that You are not finished with me. Redirect my anger, my passion, and my energy into holy purpose. Help me to stand firm in the faith, strong and courageous, doing all things in love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.