May 26, 2026 | Be Connected
Completing the Task
Scripture: Acts 20:22-24(NIV)
22 “And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. 23 I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. 24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
Devotional
Have you ever been compelled by the Holy Spirit? I have. Sometimes it is sending a text to check on a friend, or it is taking a meal for a family. Sometimes it is going to sit with a friend to pray with them. And sometimes it is going on mission trips. There have been many times when I have been “compelled” by the Holy Spirit. I must say I have not gotten out of comfort zone enough compared to Paul.
In our scripture today, it says Paul was “bound by the Holy Spirit.” God had a vise grip on his soul, confirming his purpose and urging him in a particular direction. Paul was being called to Jerusalem where it was not physically safe for him. It was not going to be comfortable or easy. This was a place of hardship. He was reminded in city after city “that jail and suffering lie ahead.”
Why would Paul put himself in harm’s way? He was rooted in Jesus Christ. The scripture tells us, “But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by Lord Jesus.” Paul was faithful to God’s calling on his life.
The Holy Spirit can also help you finish well. It is much easier to finish well when you allow yourself to be bound by the Holy Spirit. If you live compelled by the Holy Spirit, you will make it to the finish line and hear those famous words, “Well done, good faithful servant!”
Prayer: God, do whatever you want to do with my life. Send me wherever you want to send me. Use me however you want to use me. But please don’t allow me to be anchored down. I want to be available when you call me. Amen
