Fight to the Finish!
“You are not a loser but a winner in Me if you do not quit,” says The LORD.
“My Spirit is always moving. Move with Me. You too will be unstoppable. Do not let the enemy convince you that you are stuck!
“You are not! Refuse to lie down and play dead when I have given you life and purpose. Don’t wallow in despair when there is too much to do! Time is a gift that I have given you to use for My Glory.
“Do not waste it on regrets and do not squander this gift by fretting about what the future holds. I AM not finished with you yet, and there is much more for you to accomplish,” says The LORD.
“I have called you to be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in My word,” says The LORD.
“Position yourself in Me, and fight to the finish. A race that is won is not done so in thought but in deed.
“Take action as you determine not only to finish, but to do so well! You can, and you will if you refuse to let the enemy dictate with his lies and deceitful thoughts that discourage you and try to distract you from your purpose.
“Plug your ears and set your own face like flint, grit your teeth, and determine to be what I have created you to be, a mighty warrior that is armed and dangerous, fierce and tenacious, fully equipped to defeat the enemy and possess your personal promised land,” says The LORD.
Prayer
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” Romans 12:1.
LORD, we give our whole selves onto You Who has given yourself to us.
We are so thankful for Your great Salvation as we trust in You and Your finished work on the cross for You.
We serve You because we love You, and entrust our whole lives to Your constant care.
~ June Sheltrown Reinke
Dr. June Sheltrown Reinke is a prophetic pastor, evangelist and teacher. She has been the senior pastor of Faith Fellowship Ministries in Florida since 1988. She has ministered in the prophetic to individuals and corporate groups for decades.
Dear Pastor June, I was once given a prophetic word to ‘stake the ground, and to not give any of it back to the enemy’. I had difficulty understanding what that meant. I think it’s because I was brought up believing that I was a ‘nothing’ and therefore had no right to expect to be given anything from my parents. Indeed, I was constantly told that if I dared ask for anything I’d be given a hiding, which I did get. Consequently, ‘fighting to the finish’ and ‘not giving up’, for someone who’s been conditioned to believe that they are a waste of oxygen, is rather difficult to comprehend. Though, that’s NOT what our Abba Father says, thank God!
I watched an old movie called, ‘Far And Away’ two nights ago, and there is a scene in it where the ‘great Oklahoma land rush’ Race takes place in 1893. Thousands of people lined up in covered wagons and on horseback to compete for the choicest piece of free land, by putting a stake in the ground. People were even shooting each other to get there first! That scene really spoke to me about what it means to run my race to the end. And now I am reading the Lord’s words, ‘Fight to the Finish’. WOW! Thank you so much, Ps. June for bringing the Lord’s word of encouragement to us, and at just the right time for me. ❤️
Joshua 1:9: ‘Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (ESV).
“The act of putting a stake in the ground signifies a profound declaration of belonging and a commitment to remain. It’s a settled, irreversible decision to stand firm in the place God has appointed, even when faced with opposition. This action requires effort, much like climbing a mountain, but it leads to a sense of accomplishment and a firm stance. It’s about taking ground by making a decision to be rooted and unwavering.
“Endurance is to remain under pressure without abandoning your assignments. It’s not passive suffering. Sometimes we think of endurance as suffering. I’m passively suffering. No? Endurance is active faith under resistance. Endurance is a faith that refuses to quit when circumstances disagree with the promise. Endurance is not about how strong you are, it’s about how firmly you are aligned with what God has said over your life.“…..a sermon clip from INCOURAGE CHURCH.
So true…help us Abba Father.
As long as I have the breath of Life in me I WILL NEVER QUIT! The precious Holy Spirit empowers me to overcome and triumph in Christ Jesus! The devil is of no consequence in my life as I follow after, and submit myself to God. I will continue to fight the good fight of faith and finish my race triumphant in Christ Jesus. QUITTING IS NOT AN OPTION! Why would I quit when my Lord Jesus has conquered the devil in my stead, and has already given me the Victory! All glory to God Almighty! Hallelujah and Amén!
Thank you so much, Dr. Reinke, for the precious words of edification, exhortation and comfort that you post regularly. They are an immense blessing to me! God bless you with joy unspeakable and full of glory. ❤️️
Thank you Dr. Reinke, blessings.