Daily Devotional on Philippians 1:3-6

“He’ll Do it – Guaranteed!”

^3”I thank my God every time I remember you. ⁴In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy ⁵because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, ⁶being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

- Philippians 1:3-6 [New International Version]

My dad was really handy at quite a variety of projects. He was always working on mechanical or construction projects. He was very talented. In fact, he quite often had several of these projects going at the same time. However, he also suffered from health problems so he didn’t always feel all that well. Then he died at what most would consider a fairly young age, while I was still in high school. He left several unfinished projects. He had always meant to finish them but didn’t do so, some due to health problems, some due to the cost of materials, and so on.

In Philippians, the Bible reveals that Paul is extremely excited about the work going on among these people. There were lots of good things to consider while addressing these people. Paul prayed for them regularly. As he did, he loved to recall their faithfulness in sharing the gospel. Overall, it seems that these people were decent believers who were committed to the cause of Christ. As such, Paul is writing to encourage them. He wrote, “being confident of this, that He Who began a good work in you will carry it to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

That is a good word for you and me, today, as well. We can get bogged down with daily activities. We can be so busy with being legitimately busy that we can actually become tired, even a bit discouraged, by taking our eyes off of the reason for doing what we do. Interestingly enough, it seems that the Lord’s best work is accomplished through tired people.

We love Him because He first loved us. We joyfully serve out of what I like to call “an attitude of gratitude,” as the reality of so great a love that our Savior and Lord has for us, resulting in our salvation. With this salvation also comes the word that He is with us for the long haul. Paul wants the Philippians to remember, - While others may abandon us, the Lord does not do so. He’ll finish what He’s started!

Our confidence is in the Cross of Christ and Calvary… and the fact that we serve a risen Savior and Lord Who constantly sits at the right hand of God, making intercession for each of us, as the Holy Spirit works in our hearts and lives daily, constantly nurturing, guiding, directing and enabling us to be all that we can be in Him. So, take heart. Our confidence is not in ourselves, but it is in Christ Jesus, our precious Savior and Lord, as He saves and sanctifies us to the uttermost. He didn’t call us to failure. He Who started with us will carry us all the way from now to eternity, as long as we are willing to live yielded to Him, allowing Him to empower us for life and for service. You and I can count on it. He’ll do it!

Please note:

You are welcome to share this message in your local churches, home fellowship Bible studies, etc., but I suggest that you personalize it. You do not have permission to publicize it to make money from it in any form. May God richly bless you as you minister for Him with rich spiritual rewards of seeing many souls saved and sanctified for all eternity! Please let me know whatever helpful results you may get from this!

With Warm Sincerity in Jesus’ Love,

Rev. Don Schink, Pastor-Evangelist

Sonlight Ministries

Tijeras, NM

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