“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” Philippians 1:6 NLT
God never begins a work and then stops it unfinished. Our theme Scripture lets us know that God always completes the work He starts. The Holy Spirit, the divine agent responsible for the completion of God’s projects, working patiently within us. 2 Corinthians 3:18 (KJV) says that we are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. Transformation is a process, not an instant occurrence.
You may be a minister of the gospel, a business person, a couple, or serving in a Church or government. Regardless of the problems, confusion, conflict, or even blackmail you encounter, God’s work is not cancelled. Romans 8:28 (NLT) says, “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” The Spirit uses even setbacks as tools to accomplish the glorious purpose of God. Nothing in your journey of life is a waste if you are a child of God.
But remember, unless you trust Him completely and rely solely on Him, the assignment will fail. Zechariah 4:6 (TPT) says, “Here is the message of Yahweh to Zerubbabel: ‘You will not succeed through military might or your own strength, but through my Spirit,’ declares Yahweh, Commander of Angel Armies.” Realise that only God can complete what He started, not you, and He will not complete what you began on your own. Everything must align with His eternal purpose for mankind. Halleluyah!
“With his own hands, Zerubbabel has laid the foundation of this temple, and with his own hands he will finish it. Then you will know that Yahweh, Commander of Angel Armies, has sent me to you” (Zechariah 4:9 TPT). Cheer up! The foundation you’ve laid, whether in family, business, career, or ministry, your hands will finish it by the Spirit. Maybe the Lord is leading you on a spiritual journey. He could be talking to you about giving yourself wholly to the work of ministry. Trust Him, He will bring it to completion. Praise God! Halleluyah!
PRAYER
Faithful Father, I trust Your work in my life. Dear Lord Holy Spirit, I surrender totally and completely to Your purpose and I ask You to do in me what is aligned with divine purpose. I yield to Your process and timing. I ask You to help me to finish strong in Christ. Thank You for perfecting me by grace in Jesus’ Name, Amen.
DEEPER REFLECTION
Psalm 138:8 NLT
The Lord will work out his plans for my life—for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever…
Zechariah 4:9 AMPC
The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundations of this house; his hands shall also finish it. Then you shall know (recognise and understand) that the Lord of hosts has sent me [His messenger] to you.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Genesis 39-40, Matthew 20
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Genesis 20, Matthew 8:1-11
