THE GOD WHO WRITES THE FINAL CHAPTER

THE GOD WHO WRITES THE FINAL CHAPTER

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Genesis 50:20

Key Verse: “Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.” — Ecclesiastes 7:8

Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28; Job 42:12; Philippians 1:6; Revelation 22:13

Description:
God alone has the authority to conclude every story. No matter how dark the middle may seem, He writes the final chapter for His glory and your good.

INTRODUCTION:
Life is often filled with unexpected turns and unfinished stories. Sometimes, it appears that the enemy or circumstances have written the last word in your situation. But the truth of Scripture remains, God is the ultimate Author and Finisher of every story. What looks like an end in the eyes of men is often the beginning of a greater chapter in the hands of God.

When Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery, it looked like the end of his dream. When Daniel was thrown into the lions’ den, it seemed his story had concluded in tragedy. When Jesus died on the cross, His disciples thought it was all over. But in each of these cases, God rewrote the narrative with power and glory.

God specialises in rewriting human stories. He restores what is lost, reverses what is broken, and finishes what He begins. Your life may seem uncertain, but remember this: the pen of your destiny is not in the hands of your enemies, it is in the hands of the Almighty.

1. GOD IS THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF EVERY STORY
God began your story, and He alone has the authority to complete it according to His divine plan.

a) He is the beginning and the end (Revelation 22:13): Nothing starts or ends without His knowledge.

b) He works all things together for good (Romans 8:28): Even the painful chapters are woven into His perfect design.

c) His purpose stands forever (Isaiah 46:10): What He has decreed concerning you shall surely come to pass.

d) He completes what He begins (Philippians 1:6): God never abandons the work of His hands; He brings every story to completion.

Biblical Example: Joseph’s life seemed full of tragedy: betrayal, false accusation, and imprisonment. Yet, God turned it all into triumph, making him a ruler in Egypt (Genesis 41:41-43).

2. GOD REWRITES HUMAN STORIES OF FAILURE AND PAIN
When life seems to end in defeat or shame, God can step in and transform the narrative for His glory.

a) He restores broken destinies (Joel 2:25): God can give back the years that the enemy has stolen.

b) He changes sorrow into joy (Psalm 30:5): Every season of weeping has an appointed morning of rejoicing.

c) He uses pain as preparation for purpose (Romans 5:3-4): Trials shape your testimony and strengthen your character.

d) He reverses the verdict of the enemy (Isaiah 54:17): No word spoken against you will stand when God writes the ending.

Biblical Example: Job lost everything, but when God wrote his final chapter, He restored double for all his losses (Job 42:10-12).

3. NO HUMAN OR DEMONIC FORCE CAN ALTER GOD’S FINAL WORD

When God decrees a thing, no power in heaven or on earth can change it.

a) God’s word is settled forever (Psalm 119:89): His promises cannot be cancelled by circumstances.

b) He frustrates the plans of the enemy (Job 5:12): The schemes of wicked men cannot rewrite what God has written.

c) Divine sovereignty overrides human opposition (Proverbs 19:21): Many plans may exist in a man’s heart, but the Lord’s purpose prevails.

d) The enemy can only delay, not deny, your destiny (Daniel 10:12–13): God’s timing will surely bring His word to fulfilment.

Biblical Example: Haman plotted to destroy Mordecai, but God turned the story around; Haman died on the very gallows he built (Esther 7:10).

4. GOD’S FINAL CHAPTER ALWAYS GLORIFIES HIM AND BLESSES YOU
Every divine ending is designed to magnify God’s faithfulness and showcase His goodness in your life.

a) God’s endings reveal His glory (John 11:4): Lazarus’ death became a platform for God’s power to be displayed.

b) God’s endings bring peace and rest (Joshua 21:45): Not one of God’s promises failed to Israel; all were fulfilled.

c) God’s endings produce testimonies that inspire others (Psalm 126:1-3): When the Lord turned the captivity of Zion, they became a wonder among nations.

d) God’s endings establish His covenant faithfulness (Deuteronomy 7:9): He keeps covenant and mercy with those who love Him.

Biblical Example: Jesus’ resurrection proved that death was not the end but the beginning of eternal victory (Matthew 28:5-7).

5. YOUR RESPONSE TO GOD’S WRITING DETERMINES YOUR OUTCOME
God writes the final chapter, but you must align yourself with His will through faith and obedience.

a) Trust God’s process (Proverbs 3:5-6): Even when the story seems unclear, trust the Author of your life.

b) Stay in the place of obedience (Deuteronomy 28:1-2): Obedience keeps you within the flow of divine purpose.

c) Keep hope alive (Romans 4:18-21): Like Abraham, believe even when it seems impossible.

d) Walk by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7): God’s handwriting is often invisible until the appointed time.

Biblical Example: Ruth’s story began with loss, but her faith and loyalty aligned her with God’s purpose, leading her to divine elevation and a place in the lineage of Christ (Ruth 4:13-17).

CONCLUSION:
God’s handwriting on your destiny is permanent. No matter what men say, what the enemy does, or how hopeless things appear, the final chapter belongs to God. He knows how to turn disgrace into grace, failure into favour, and pain into praise.

When God writes the final chapter, it always ends in glory. Let this be your confidence—that the same God who began your story will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Father, thank You because You are the Author and Finisher of my life’s story.
2. Lord, rewrite every unpleasant chapter of my life by Your mercy.
3. Every power trying to edit or delay my destiny, be destroyed in Jesus’ name.
4. Father, make the end of my story greater than its beginning.
5. O Lord, let every chapter of my life bring glory to Your name.
6. Father, silence every negative voice speaking against my destiny.
7. Lord, restore everything the enemy has stolen from me.
8. Father, perfect all that concerns me according to Your will.
9. O Lord, give me grace to trust You through every stage of my journey.
10. Father, write a glorious ending for my family, ministry, and destiny.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:

1. The pen of destiny shall not be taken from God’s hand concerning your life!
2. Every evil chapter written against you is cancelled by the blood of Jesus!
3. You shall rise from every failure into divine fulfilment!
4. God shall turn your pain into a platform for praise!
5. No enemy shall alter the script of your destiny!
6. You shall live to see the glorious conclusion of God’s plan for your life!
7. Every delay in your journey shall end in divine acceleration!
8. The end of your story shall be full of joy, honour, and victory!
9. You shall become a living testimony of God’s covenant faithfulness!
10. The Lord shall write the final chapter of your life with glory, peace, and everlasting fulfilment!