07/26/22 START EARLY AND STAY WITH IT

07/26/22 START EARLY AND STAY WITH IT

When I was pastor on Hatteras I would make the trip from Avon to my home in Morehead City. It was 70 miles of driving if I took the ferry route, or 250 miles of driving if I took the mainland route. The entire trip took the same amount of time on both routes, but on the ferry route I only drove about an hour, whereas I would drive about 5 hours on the mainland route. If I missed the ferry schedule I had to cancel the trip or drive the entire 250 miles. The trip was important to me, so I bit the bullet and drove the longer route.

When we miss God's timing, He often allows us to still make the trip, but it will cost us more than hours and miles. Don't miss His calling, His leading, His provision, His timing. Even though there is only one way to heaven, in God's mercy He often allows folks to come to Him at various stages of life (remember the thief on the cross).

The sooner you start your journey, the more blessings and the better equipped you will be. Also you will be available for greater service. Get started early, stay committed to the journey.

The only regret you will ever have is your delay or your taking wrong turns along the way.