Key Verse:

“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

Rooted Truth:

The call to go is not a one-time event—it’s a lifelong journey. God’s mission for us is worth running after until our final breath.

Faith Story:

In 1956, missionary Jim Elliot and four other young men were killed while trying to reach the unreached Huaorani people of Ecuador. Many saw it as a tragedy—but God wrote a greater story.

Years later, Elizabeth Elliot, Jim’s widow, returned to live among the same tribe, sharing the gospel. Many came to Christ, including some of the very men involved in the killings.

Jim had once written:

“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.”

The mission was costly—but the reward was eternal. Our calling is not measured by comfort or length of life, but by faithfulness to the One who sent us.

Scripture for Deeper Roots:

2 Timothy 4:7 – “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race…”

Matthew 24:14 – “This gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed… and then the end will come.”

Hebrews 12:1–2 – “…let us run with endurance the race that is set before us…”

Daily Practice:

Reflect on your journey of faith so far. Write down one area where God is calling you to renewed faithfulness, and commit to taking one step forward in that calling this week.

Daily Prayer:

Lord, give me endurance to run the race before me. Keep my eyes fixed on You, not on the cost or the obstacles. May my life be poured out in service to Your mission until the day You call me home. Amen.

Deep Reflection:

• How do you define “finishing well” in your walk with Christ?

• Is there an area of your calling that you’ve set aside? What would it take to pick it back up?

• How can you keep the eternal reward in view when daily life feels overwhelming?

#DeeplyRooted #DailyRenewed

Devotions for a Grounded and Growing Faith