I remember when I was first saved. The very first Scripture verse I memorized was Philippians 1:6: “I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” [HCSB]
I memorized that verse but was not in the least sure that God could actually do what was promised. Still, I clung to it, hoping that He could take a very broken life and turn it into something for His glory.
I wonder as I read that verse now if Paul remembered what David wrote in Psalm 57. “I call to God Most High,
to God who fulfills His purpose for me.” [HCSB]
David wrote that when he was fleeing from King Saul. Maybe he too wondered if God could actually do what was promised.
Well, God did complete His promise to David, and David became King of Israel. And I can see that God is fulfilling His promise to me also. He started a work in me, and I can see that over the past five decades He has been carrying it on. I have the promise that one day that work will be completed.
One day I will stand in the presence of my LORD and God will smile at me. I think He might say something like, “I told you I would do it, and I did. Welcome home, child.”
Thank you, LORD. Today I focus not on the on-going struggle, but on the promise that You will one day bring this work in me to completion. Thank you for Your purpose for my life. Amen
