“Being confident of this very thing, that He Who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6
Our great God, Who initiated the plan of salvation, will carry it out to completion on the day Jesus returns in glory. What a wonderful, assuring promise this is for us as we live our daily lives!
Sometimes we might wonder what works God is carrying out in us. Our personal sanctification is ultimately known only to Him. We might feel that we take two steps forward and one step back in our walk of faith, but God knows what He is doing. He wants us to be confident in this Truth and so He gives us the promise above from Philippians.
God created us for Himself and has a plan for us to prosper us and give us a hope and a future. We might want to know the details of this plan and how He is carrying it out, but ultimately, we leave it to God, knowing that His will is always best. It is an encouraging Truth to know that since God began this work in us, He will also complete it. When Jesus returns on the last day, we will receive the reality of the heavenly, eternal life and there will be no more threat or temptation or struggling with sin. Jesus put an end to the power of evil on the cross and guaranteed to us His everlasting gifts. Knowing this Truth gives us the confidence to live this Truth!
Know that you are loved!
Peace and Joy,
Pastor Kilian