And I am convinced and sure of this very thing, that He Who began a good work in you will continue until the day of Jesus Christ [right up to the time of His return], developing [that good work] and perfecting and bringing it to full completion in you. – Philippians 1:6
I am fully aware that I am not where I want to be in my life. There is nothing in my spiritual or physical life that I can say I am at the place I want to be.
Even though God has made my short comings very evident to me He has also told me in His Word that is to be expected. There will be a time of perfection but that will only be on “the day of Jesus Christ”.
Until that time I need to continue to do my part to learn and grow in Christ. To seek wisdom and understanding and spread the good news that Christ saves.
Although we work to become closer and more like Christ, Joyce Meyer puts it best in this quote.
God is the only one who can perfect the good work He has started in your life, but it takes some time. And during the process He wants you to recognize you are making progress. So give yourself a break and say, “I’m okay and I’m on my way!” – “Ending Your Day Right: Devotionals for very Evening of the Year” By Joyce Meyer
God started that good work in you and though you have a part in the process: quiet time with Him, prayer, worship, Bible reading, fellowship, acts of service, praise, singing to Him in praise and worship, etc. He is the ultimate One who will complete the process. It’s not something that we can do on our own or will it. It is part of the gift of redemption. God brings us to Himself at the right time to perfection.
Thank you Lord for Your gracious gift. Thank You for the process and help me to remember that it’s okay to be in process. At least I’m not stagnating. For that Lord I praise You!
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