He Finished Before You Started

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He Finished Before You Started

One of the most profound truths in Scripture is that God operates outside of time and human limitations. While we often find ourselves striving, planning, and working to accomplish our goals, God has already completed His work on our behalf before we even take the first step. This divine reality is beautifully captured in Isaiah 46:10, where God declares,

“I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.’”

Let this truth sink deep into your spirit: God finished before you started.

1. His Plans Are Already Established

Before you were born, God had a purpose for your life (Jeremiah 1:5). He didn’t wait for you to figure things out or earn His favor—your destiny was secured in Him long ago. Ephesians 2:10 reminds us,

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

When you feel uncertain about the future or overwhelmed by the tasks ahead, remember that God isn’t scrambling to figure it out. His plans for you are firm, flawless, and fully established. Your job is not to create your path but to trust and walk in the one He has already laid.

2. The Victory Is Already Won

Before you face any challenge, God has already conquered it. In Revelation 12:11, we read,

“They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.”

Through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, every battle you’ll ever face has been fought and won.

This means that no matter what struggle you’re encountering—whether it’s fear, failure, sickness, or sin—the victory is already yours through Christ. You don’t have to fight alone; lean into the power of His finished work. When you stand firm in faith, you align yourself with the outcome He has already ordained.

3. Grace Precedes Your Effort

God doesn’t wait for you to get everything right before extending His grace. In fact, His grace precedes your efforts. Lamentations 3:22-23 assures us,

“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

Before you even wake up each day, God’s mercy and provision are already in place. You don’t have to perform or prove yourself worthy of His blessings—they flow freely from His heart to yours. Rest in this truth: whatever you strive to achieve today, God’s enabling grace goes before you.

To be continued…