05/27/2026
This verse was spoken by Paul the Apostle when he was saying goodbye to the church leaders from Ephesus. He knew suffering, prison, and hardship might be waiting for him, but he still chose obedience to Jesus. Verse:
“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.”1. “I consider my life worth nothing to me”
Paul is not saying his life has no value.
He means:
“My own comfort, safety, and personal desires are not more important than obeying God.”
Paul loved Jesus so much that he was willing to suffer, face prison, or even die if it meant staying faithful to God’s calling.
2. “My only aim is to finish the race”
The “race” is a picture of the Christian life.
Just like a runner keeps going until the finish line, believers are called to:
* Stay faithful to God
* Keep trusting Jesus
* Not give up during hardships
Paul wanted to finish strong in faith.
3. “Complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me”
God had given Paul a special mission.
His task was to:
* Preach about Jesus
* Teach people God’s truth
* Spread the Gospel
Paul wanted to complete the work God assigned to him.
4. “Testifying to the good news of God’s grace”
The “good news” (Gospel) is that:
Because of God’s grace, people can receive forgiveness and eternal life through Jesus Christ.
Grace means:
God gives salvation as a gift — not because we earned it, but because of His love and mercy.
This verse teaches us:
Put God’s purpose above personal comfort. Stay faithful, finish the spiritual race, and share the good news of Jesus and God’s grace.