2 Timothy 4:6
Paul realizes his days are numbered. This is the last letter that Paul wrote, his second letter to Timothy. “The time of my departure is at hand." You see, with Paul he looked at death as only a departure on his journey. I'm going to move in a short while from this tent into a mansion. And then Paul said, I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness. 2 Timothy 4:7-8
Paul wasn’t going to end his race half way. While some had fallen away, he kept the faith. Paul realized that beyond the finish line there awaited an award worth far more than anything he might have to endure here on earth. He had his eyes on the prize. Are you fighting the good fight and keeping the faith? The day is coming and if you are, your crown will be waiting. Amen (a message from Pastor Deepak)