December: My Month Of Finishing Strong

DECEMBER: MY MONTH OF FINISHING STRONG

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Key Verse: “Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof…” — Ecclesiastes 7:8

Supporting Texts: Psalm 65:11; Hebrews 12:1-2; Philippians 1:6; Romans 8:37; Isaiah 40:31

INTRODUCTION

The end of a year holds spiritual significance. It is not merely a closing of dates but the culmination of journeys, battles, prayers, seeds, and divine dealings. December is a month where destinies are completed, promises fulfilled, and victories consolidated. Finishing strong is not accidental, it is intentional and spiritual.

God intends that His children do not end their year in weakness, regret, stagnation, or unfinished battles. He crowns the year with goodness, ensuring that the last chapter is better than the first. The enemy often fights hardest at the end of seasons because he wants to contaminate the testimony of the year. But God empowers His people to end well and strong.

You are not permitted to finish this year empty-handed, empty-hearted, or empty-spirited. December is your prophetic month of divine strength, completed assignments, final victories, and supernatural acceleration.

1. GOD DESIRES THAT HIS PEOPLE FINISH STRONG

God never begins anything without intending to complete it. His dealings with us are designed for glorious endings.

a) God Completes What He Begins (Philippians 1:6)

He is not a God of abandoned projects; He upholds His people until every promise matures.

b) God Crowns the Year With Goodness (Psalm 65:11)

God reserves special blessings for the latter part of the year to ensure His children end joyfully.

c) God Strengthens the Weary at the End (Isaiah 40:31)

When strength seems low, God renews it so that the journey finishes in victory.

d) God Gives Grace to Finish Assignments (2 Timothy 4:7)

Just like Paul, believers are given grace to complete divine tasks before the year ends.

Biblical Example:

Nehemiah finished the building of the wall despite opposition because the hand of God strengthened him (Nehemiah 6:15–16).

2. THE ENEMY FIGHTS HARDEST TOWARD THE END

The enemy understands that if you finish strong, your next season begins with greater glory.

a) End-of-year Battles Intensify (1 Peter 5:8)

Satan seeks to introduce distractions, weariness, or frustration to weaken believers at the finish line.

b) The Enemy Attacks Fulfilment (Daniel 10:12-13)

Delays and resistances rise toward manifestation, but persistence brings victory.

c) The Enemy Targets Joy and Peace (Nehemiah 8:10)

The devil tries to drain strength by attacking joy, making believers feel defeated.

d) The Enemy Uses Weariness to Slow Progress (Galatians 6:9)

Tiredness and discouragement often increase near the end to hinder divine completion.

Biblical Example:

Goliath taunted Israel for 40 days, a full cycle, hoping to end their courage, but David arose and reversed the story (1 Samuel 17:16, 45-50).

3. KEYS TO FINISHING THE YEAR STRONG

Finishing strong requires intentional alignment with God’s principles.

a) Maintain Focus on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2)

Fixing your eyes on Christ prevents distraction and empowers endurance.

b) Strengthen Your Hands in Prayer (James 5:16)

Prayer ignites divine energy needed for end-of-year breakthroughs.

c) Walk in Joy and Thanksgiving (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

Joy restores strength and thanksgiving opens doors to more blessings.

d) Stay Committed to Obedience and Holiness (Isaiah 1:19)

Obedience ensures you end the year in the centre of God’s will and favour.

Biblical Example:

Caleb remained focused and obedient, and he entered the fullness of his promised land even at 85 (Joshua 14:10-12).

4. PROPHETIC BLESSINGS RESERVED FOR DECEMBER

The end of the year carries unique spiritual rewards for those who stay aligned.

a) Restoration of Lost Opportunities (Joel 2:25)

God compresses time and restores what was wasted throughout the year.

b) Fulfilment of Long-awaited Promises (Habakkuk 2:3)

Things that seemed delayed suddenly manifest in the final season.

c) Overflowing Favour and Harvest (Psalm 126:5-6)

God releases joy and harvest in the last season to crown the year.

d) Supernatural Acceleration (Amos 9:13)

God causes delayed results to appear quickly before the year closes.

Biblical Example:

The woman with the issue of blood received her miracle instantly at the end of her long journey, finishing her affliction strong (Mark 5:25-34).

CONCLUSION

God does not desire that you end the year in failure, dryness, or frustration. His will is that your December becomes the month of divine completion, spiritual strength, recovered opportunities, and overflowing joy. Finishing strong is a covenant reality for those who trust in Him.

As you journey through this prophetic month, God empowers you to outrun every limitation, recover every loss, complete every divine assignment, and step into the new year with testimonies. You shall end this year better than you began it, because the grace of completion rests upon you.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Lord, give me grace to finish this year strong and victorious.

2. Father, restore every blessing that slipped away during the year.