One of the most vexing aspects of the ministry is dealing with those who make a good beginning but never finish what they start. It is not easy to carry things through to completion; it takes discipline, devotion, and dedication. There are many who start, even make promises to participate, but fail to complete that promise. All of the Corinthians’ good intentions would have meant little if they failed to complete the collection, so Paul urged them to finish doing it. Their desire to give was meaningless apart from the completion of the project. The apostle was concerned that, though they were willing, they might fail to perform. Often times, we too, are captains of good intentions. Today, I want to challenge each of us to participate faithfully until the Lord returns or calls us home.