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FINISHING STRONG(2)

Text : Ecc 7:8  

Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

John Stephen Akhwari represented his country Tanzania to compete in the marathon in the 1968 Mexican Olympics. In the early parts of the race, Akhwari cramped up due to the high altitude of the city. At the 19 kilometer point during the 42 kilometer race, he collided with another runner and fell, badly cutting and dislocating his knee. He also hurt his shoulder when he hit the ground. However, despite the injuries, he still pressed on and finished the race as the last person of the 57 competitors who finished.

When interviewed later and asked why he continued running despite his injuries, he simply said, “My country did not send me 5,000 miles to start the race; they sent me 5,000 miles to finish the race.”

Just like John, God didn't send Jesus Christ to this world to come and die, only for you to start up as a Christian and then give up. 

Rather, you have been called to fight and finish your course. 

Yes, you may have bruises, you may be discouraged, and you may have injuries, however, unlike John, you are in a competition with no one but yourself. DO NOT GIVE UP ON YOURSELF. 

At the end, you should be able to say like Paul, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith". 2Tim 4:7. See to it that you are fighting the good fight, and beyond that, FINISH YOUR COURSE. 

Above all, see to it that you keep the faith. 

 *It is not so much about how you started, but how you end it. It is not over until you win.* 

Bible reading: 1 Cor. 9: 1-27.

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