His Good Work in You (2)

Dearly Beloved, I trust this finds you well and bubbling in the Lord. We continue looking at Philippians 1v6 (NIV) which says that “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.” One thing that is highlighted here about the work that God Himself initiated and started in us is that it is a good work. Synonyms for good include good quality, great, nice, excellent, and decent. Beloved, God started this work. In scripture, God is likened and referred to as a Potter, while we are sheep in His hands. Isaiah 64v8 (NIV) says “Yet You, LORD, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of Your hand.” Amen.

Ephesians 2v10 says we are God’s handiwork, masterpiece, and workmanship. The Living Bible says “It is God Himself who has made us what we are and given us new lives from Christ Jesus; and long ages ago He planned that we should spend these lives in helping others.”  Indeed, He has begun a good work in us that also includes us doing good works. Acts 10v38 (KJV) tells us “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with Him.” Amen. God is with you child of God. God is doing a good work in you and is enabling you to do good works. Amen.  

Prayer

Father, we thank You so much for this day which You have made. Thank You for starting a good work in me. I yield to Your work in my life. Thank You for enabling me to do good works too. Help me not to faint in doing good. Even as my light shines and people see my good works, may all the glory go to You in Jesus name, amen.