… being confident of this very thing, that he who has begun a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ. — Philippians 1:6 Jubilee Bible
God is at work.
Sometimes it helps to stop and consider Who is working. This is God. He took you on, and He took me on knowing all our faults, all our false beliefs, all our apathy and stubbornness. Evidently, all the wrong inside us doesn’t scare God away.
Years ago when my heart had grown cold toward the Lord, I wanted to come back, but I didn’t know how. It was at this time that I rediscovered this verse. Every time I thought about how I had failed, I spoke this verse aloud. As time went on, I began to see that the Christian life wasn’t about what a great guy I am. Instead, it’s all about what a great Father God is. Am I lazy or proud or stubborn or rebellious? If I am, these things are secondary to something that is far more important: God is at work in me.
And God is at work in you.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
Dwight Clough is the author of four Christian books and is an active member of Lake City Church in Madison. This devotional is also available via email and you may review the archives back to 2002. To contact Dwight or Kim, use their contact form. You may also support their ministry.