Philippians 1 - 1.30.24

SCRIPTURE:  Philippians 1:6

6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

OBSERVATION

This chapter begins with Paul giving thanks and encouragement for the believers in Philippi. In verse 6, Paul is sharing his confidence that God will continue the ongoing process of sanctification for each believer until the day Jesus Christ comes back for the saints. God began the good work in us with salvation through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. At that moment, we become a new creature (2 Corinthians 5:17). Just like a caterpillar emerging from the chrysalis, our transformation to become more like Christ begins when we become a believer but it doesn’t end there. It’s ongoing!

I’m so thankful He doesn’t give up on us – ever! Even though we fall, make mistakes, HIS process in us continues. He empowers and builds us up each day. He’s at work in our lives and thankfully continues our sanctification all the way until Christ’s return.

“He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ” 1 Corinthians 1:8

APPLICATION

I am so humbled to know that God not only saved me but He continues the sanctification process in my life to the end. Although I fail and fall down, He doesn’t give up on me. Knowing He believes in me, cares about my life, and will guide me until Christ returns is empowering. My heart is full knowing the depth of His love in my life.

PRAYER

Thank you, Lord, for caring about the details of my life. You don’t give up on me but works each day in my life, helping me, and sanctifying my life for your good work. I’m so thankful you chose me, began the good work, and will carry it to completion – even until the day of Christ’s return.

- Mary Oberg