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We have all heard the saying, "It's not how you start, but how you finish that matters." In this final letter the apostle Paul is celebrating that he was finishing strong. He had run the race. He had kept the faith. He had finished the course. He was confident his reward was coming.

On the other hand, Demas fell off the path to pursue the world. What a sad reality. What a contrast. Who would abandon the gospel and the great apostle to pursue the insignificant things of this world? Oh wait…maybe we all have at times. Maybe we are all tempted. Maybe we are all in danger!

The older I get the more I desire to "finish strong". It doesn't get easier with time. Today is a great reminder.

Praying we all finish strong.