2Timothy 4:7 (KJV) “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith”
In a few days from today, 2025 will be gone forever. It is of great importance that we finish well and finish strong. How we end a season often determines how we begin the next. Many people start well with enthusiasm, zeal, and vision, but the Scripture places great value on finishing well. The Bible says, “Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof ...” (Eccl. 7:8; KJV). A race is not won by the runner who starts fastest, but by the one who crosses the finish line first, lawfully and faithfully. Likewise, spiritual life is not about momentary passion but sustained faithfulness. King Saul started well but ended poorly due to disobedience. In contrast, king David stumbled yet ended well because he repented and returned to God.
December marks the end of a calendar year, making it a God-given opportunity to pause, reflect, and evaluate. Now, to evaluate ourselves sincerely and thoroughly, let’s ask ourselves the following questions:
* Did I grow spiritually this year?
* Did I achieve my set goals or targets I determined at the beginning of the year?
* Have I determined my goals and targets for the year 2026?
* What are my strategies towards achieving my goals for the year 2026?
In conclusion, let’s see to it that we end this year with a clear conscience and restored relationships. Remember, the Bible says, “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord” (Heb 12:14; KJV). A good ending is the foundation for a strong beginning.
Written by: Andrew A. Esemudje