A finished course can refer to many things. A finished race, a finished academic class or grade level, or ending up where you want to be at the end of the road.
In every endeavor, there is learning. Every course has its struggles and learning spots. From a 10K race to a trip across America on old Route 66. There are things to observe, learn, and when necessary... recalculate.
Anyone else remember GPS practically shouting "recalculating" if you take a wrong turn or intentionally go off the instructed course. It could be annoying, but the goal was to keep us from getting lost. Sometimes there is joy in the unplanned and unexpected detours. Other times, we end up where we do not want to be.
Luke reminds us in the Book of Acts to live our lives with real purpose and finish the course. Know what matters. There are times the detours bring important moments. Unexpected in our plan is not a surprise to the One who set the stars in the sky and the earth the perfect distance from the sun.
How many times did Jesus connect with people in places that the disciples did not expect him to lead? Our God shows up in unexpected places on the course with strength, encouragement, hope, and purpose.
Press on. Finish today's race with the confidence that He will provide a way.
"But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God." -Acts 20:24
Today, I am grateful for finished courses.
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