Trinity Baptist Church

Over the past few years, I have heard the phrase often repeated, “It’s not how you start, but how you finish that is most important.”    I would not argue that the finish is “most important,” but I would hasten to say that a good start is beneficial, as well.

For several years in older youth and young adult life, I was absorbed in drag racing.  I studied ways to cut the elapsed time from take-off to finish line.  In drag racing, a good start is often the determining factor in the finishing result.  I realize, however, life is not usually like a drag race, but more like the longer, 500 mile races.  Nevertheless, a good start is very worthwhile.

How do you make a good start in Christianity?  It’s really not “rocket science,” as they say.  You start like you run and like you finish.  You start by following Christ, in love and obedience.   You start by immediately confessing your allegiance to Him, and you don’t stop confessing.  You start by purposefully trying to lead others to faith in Christ, and you don’t stop doing it.  You start by absorbing His word, in order to learn His will, and you don’t stop doing it.  Don’t waste a single day, and if you have wasted days, don’t waste another one.  You never know which day will be the finishing day, so start now.