As I looked at the meaning of the number (7) I found that one of the main definitions is "completion, to finish, to bring to accomplishment, to bring to a goal, the final stage in a process of development and to make perfect".

 

As I thought about it, I began to see how the Holy Spirit has been leading me recently to finish many things in my life that have been started, but never seem to be completed. We are living in a time when we must finish what has been assigned to us by the Lord. As the Holy Spirit continues to help us in our process of development, he will compel us to finish. All of us have a purpose in the Kingdom of God, but we must be diligent to identify and fulfill our purpose. Lives will be affected by our moving into the place of perfection and completion.

 

There are books that should be written, but never reach completion. There are songs that should be written and have never been sung. Books, songs or whatever it is that has been placed in your heart to help build and edify the church and release the kingdom must be finished. As we all work together in our local assemblies, we will see the plan of God manifest in a greater way.

 

In James 1:4 we are exhorted that even when we are facing trials of many kinds, we must know that the testing of our faith develops perseverance and we must persevere to finish the work so that we may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Many times we stop and lose focus because of our trials, but we must finish.

 

Another definition for (7) is fully abundant, I believe that the Lord wants us to be fully abundant in the resources of the Kingdom and our desire to finish the work that has been assigned to our hands. Don't quit, don't get weary, but stay focused.

 

Let us all persevere and finish the work. God is calling a people with an "sent ones" mentality. John 5:36(b) says: For the very work that the Father has given me to finish, and which I am doing, testifies that the Father has sent me. Apostle Paul said it this way...However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me-the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace. Acts 20:24 Selah...