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Today’s Manna!
Scripture Passage: Philippians 1:6
“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.”
Paul wrote this letter to the Philippians from prison, yet it overflows with joy and encouragement. The Philippians had supported Paul’s ministry from the beginning, and he expresses deep affection for them. In this verse, Paul reassures them that God, who started the good work of salvation in their lives, will continue to work in them until Christ returns. Paul’s confidence isn’t in the Philippians’ efforts, but in God’s faithfulness.
Paul’s words remind us that God doesn’t leave things half-done. The “good work” refers to the transformation that begins at salvation and continues as we grow in Christ. Despite our flaws and failures, God is continually at work, shaping us to reflect Christ more fully. This is a promise that we can rely on—God will finish what He started.
Imagine an artist working on a masterpiece. Each brushstroke is deliberate, even if the painting seems incomplete at first. The artist sees the final picture, even when others cannot. In the same way, God, the Master Artist, is at work in our lives, even when we don’t see the full picture. We may feel unfinished, but God is faithfully shaping us into His masterpiece.
Are there areas in your life where you feel discouraged or incomplete? Consider how this verse reassures you that God is still at work. How does knowing that God is committed to completing His work in you change your outlook? Reflect on the times when you’ve seen God’s work in your life and thank Him for His faithfulness.
Start by trusting God with one area of your life where you feel unfinished or discouraged. Pray specifically for patience and perseverance. Write down one or two ways you’ve seen growth in your spiritual life recently and share this encouragement with someone who might need it.
Prayer: “Father, thank You for the promise that You will complete the good work You’ve begun in me. Help me to trust Your timing and process, especially when I feel discouraged. Give me faith to believe that You are always at work, even when I cannot see it. Strengthen me to keep going and to encourage others in their journey. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
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