Continually Confident

I am confident of this,
that the one who began a good work among you
will bring it
to completion by the day of Jesus Christ.
(Philippians 1:6, NRS)

Good Morning,

We have parented for twenty-nine years. One of the amazing facets of parenthood is watching a child become an adult. Growth and change is a process that occurs from the moment we become parents. Parents experience the activity of maturation as the child grows and matures. It is not only necessary, but it is good to mature.

Individuals choose whether or not to experience continual growth and maturation throughout life. In Philippians 1:6, the Apostle Paul explained the continual confidence he had in the active good work of God to bring us to completion.

I am confident of this: This translates as, “I am continually confident” that God is doing a good work.

That the one who began a good work among you: Underline the word, “good.” The good work of God is a process. The key is for you and I to align the mind, heart, and soul with His presence and power.

Will bring it: Good work can be experienced through the activity of surrender. We choose to surrender obstacles which include disappointment, despair, depression, hurt, hostility, and hate. Sometimes it seems too difficult to release something that occupies the heart. God never leaves a heart empty or a life purposeless. The powerful transforming work of God brings all things together for good, including the difficulties and hard places of life.

To completion by the day of Jesus Christ: God is actively bringing the good work within our character, conduct, conversation, and competency to completion.

You can be continually confident: God is actively working in you. He promises to bring His work to completion in you.

Learning with you to be continually confident that God is actively working within our personal life.

Kerrie

(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)