“And Samson called to the Lord, and said, O Lord God, remember me, I pray Thee, and strengthen me, I pray Thee, only this once…” (Jud 16:28). Have you started poorly as a witness for the Lord? Do you recall with pain opportunities missed that you cannot now recall? Have you been harsh around your unsaved relatives and feel you have disqualified yourself from speaking to them about Christ? Have you been careless around your workmates? The enemy of souls will try to convince you that you’ve blown the race. But Samson made it into the Faith Chapter after all! Carl Lewis, winner of nine Olympic golds, was not a good starter. In the 100-meter, he would still be in the middle of the pack at the half-way point. But other runners said that Lewis had a gear at the 60-meter mark that no other runner had. Thankfully for Lewis, you don’t win medals at the start, but at the finish. However you have started, you may still “finish [your] course with joy” (Acts 20:24).
Today’s Reading: Isaiah 37-39