The power of consistency is easily overlooked.  Do you remember the story of the tortoise and the hare?  It looked like that silly rabbit was going to win the race because of how fast he started, but the race went to the one who just kept going.  The tortoise wasn’t as exciting to watch, but he still won.

How many people do you know that started well but ended bad?  Or, what great thoughts have you had that go something like this, “I’m going to start my own business one day”?  Only you’re no closer to starting that business now than you were the day you said it 5 years ago.

What if instead of wishing for this incredible future, you just did something a little extra each day?  Think about how your goal might be accomplished one day at a time.  Rather than sitting back and dreaming of what might happen one day, why not take a small step toward your dream today?

There are no overnight success stories.  If you know someone that’s successful, it’s because there was a lot of prep time going on that you might not have seen.  Failure can come instantly, but not success.  If you want to get a better knowledge of the Bible, then read at least some of it today.  If you want to get to know others and build quality Christian friendships, then join a Life group today.

Moses spent 40 years in the desert before becoming the hero to lead the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage.  David was a shepherd for many years after being identified as Israel’s next king before it happened.  Even Jesus spent up to age 30 as a carpenter before bursting on the scene as the Messiah.

My point is, don’t miss the value of the steady, daily, incremental improvements that later show up as success.  How do you want to change this year?  What life goal or dream remains unfulfilled?  Why not at least take a small step in that direction today?  Remember the tortoise, inch by inch it’s a cinch.

A small step today can lead to big things tomorrow.