Finishing Strong

I have absolutely enjoyed watching the Olympics this year. The swimming has been spectacular, seeing all the world records broken. I love watching Michael Phelps swim. He is a swimming animal. I truly enjoyed his race a couple days ago, I believe it was the 100 Butterfly. At the turn, he was only ahead of one person and was lagging behind. But in the final 50, he kicked it into high gear and won by a fingertip. He finished strong.

I got to see someone else finish strong yesterday. I attended the funeral of Ed Hughes. He was a long time Pastor and someone who served the Lord faithfully and genuinely. After hearing everyone's testimonies, it was obvious that Ed was the real deal. And He finished strong. In our times today, that is certainly something to celebrate.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day--and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing." (2 Timothy 4:7-8)