S) " 6 For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus."
Philippians 1:6 (NASB)
O) If you break down messages from the Bible into two main categories, verses for believers and verses for non-believers, this verse is one that falls into both categories as very important. First, as an encouragement to Christians, because we know that we make mistakes and just because we're forgiven, doesn't mean that we don't still have flaws and weaknesses and suffer defeats. Knowing that God is not finished with us yet, it's such an encouragement because it keeps renewing hope and strengthens our resolve to strive for His perfection. Second, as a message to the world, this verse let's them know that we're acknowledging our shortcomings. Just because we're Christians, doesn't mean we're perfect, but not being perfect doesn't make us hypocrites, because we understand that God isn't done with us, yet.
A) I will continue to strive for the perfection to which I am called. I will continue to submit myself to the discipline of the Lord, so that I resemble Christ Jesus, the first (and only begotten) Son, more and more as my Father has His way with me. I also need to ensure that I am humbling myself before the watching world, so that I am never presenting myself as more than I am. Being a saint doesn't mean I'm better than other people, it just means I'm a sinner saved. Everyone can be that by asking God to have His way.
P) Father, have Your way with me. Continue the good work that You began in me and carry it on until perfection. I know that I will not be perfect until I am resurrected into perfection, after life here on earth, but let me strive to Your excellence, as it is shown through Your Son. Holy Spirit, work on me daily, carrying out the discipline of the Father until I am face to face with the Son. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
A) I will continue to strive for the perfection to which I am called. I will continue to submit myself to the discipline of the Lord, so that I resemble Christ Jesus, the first (and only begotten) Son, more and more as my Father has His way with me. I also need to ensure that I am humbling myself before the watching world, so that I am never presenting myself as more than I am. Being a saint doesn't mean I'm better than other people, it just means I'm a sinner saved. Everyone can be that by asking God to have His way.
P) Father, have Your way with me. Continue the good work that You began in me and carry it on until perfection. I know that I will not be perfect until I am resurrected into perfection, after life here on earth, but let me strive to Your excellence, as it is shown through Your Son. Holy Spirit, work on me daily, carrying out the discipline of the Father until I am face to face with the Son. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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