Don’t Stop Short—There’s More to Come!

In 2019, world-class runner Hagos Gebrhiwet lost in the 5,000-meter race, in tragic fashion. With the finish line in sight, he surged ahead of his competitors and crossed with a wide margin of victory…or so he thought. The truth was, he still had one more lap to go. As he celebrated prematurely, his competitors passed him, and he ended up finishing tenth. Not because he wasn’t capable, but because he fell for a false finish line.

False finish lines are moments in life when we think, “I’ve made it!”—only to realize there is still more to the race. My friend, God has so much more in store for you than just getting to the end of this present season.

This truth is echoed in the life of Daniel. After 66 years of exile, he saw the finish line in sight. The prophecy said the exile would last 70 years, but instead of resting easy with just a few years left, Daniel turned to prayer and intercession. He knew that even though the exile was nearly over, God wasn’t finished with His people. Daniel kept persevering because he understood that God’s plan is always bigger than the present season (Daniel 9:1–3, ESV).

I want to encourage you today: Don’t stop short. God has more for you!

Sometimes we reach a point in life where we feel like we’ve arrived—whether it’s paying off debt, finishing a project, or hitting a life milestone. But God always has a “next” for us. He’s always working, always moving, and always calling us forward. Just as Paul reminds us, “Run that you may obtain the prize” (1 Corinthians 9:24, ESV). The goal isn’t just to finish one season, but to run the race with perseverance and faithfulness until we receive the eternal prize.

As a church, we refuse to settle for temporary victories. We live convinced that there is more to come. So, let’s keep pressing forward, knowing that God’s ultimate plan is still unfolding.

Believing for Revival,

Pastor Daniel

PS – If you are ready to take the next step in your relationship with Jesus, our next water baptism service will be on Sunday, October 6th. Register here.