Finishing What We Start

We can all probably relate to Paul’s gracious words to the Corinthians. What should we do when discouragement steals our fervor for doing that good thing we set out to do?

Have you ever felt excited about something good, only to lose that enthusiasm over time? This was the case with the Corinthians. They saw the great need of the saints in Jerusalem and wanted to help them financially. They were excited to help and were the first to start giving. Their enthusiasm was contagious. Other churches jumped on board (2 Corinthians 9:2). Other churches far less wealthy than the Corinthians gave abundantly (2 Corinthians 8:1-2).

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