God’s Faithful Work

 From Surrender to Completion

Philippians 1:6 declares: “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 these words to the church in Philippi, a community of believers whose faith and generosity deeply encouraged him. This verse, filled with hope and assurance, reflects Paul’s confidence not in the Philippians’ strength, but in God’s unfailing faithfulness to complete His transformative work in their lives.

Paul was writing from prison, yet his tone is full of joy and gratitude for this church that partnered with him in spreading the gospel. Their generosity, prayers, and commitment to Christ were evidence that God had already begun a “good work” in them. As G. Campbell Morgan explains: “Paul saw not just their present faithfulness, but the hand of God actively at work, shaping them for something far greater than they could see.”

Our surrender is not a one-time event but the starting point of a lifelong process. F.B. Meyer explains: “When once a soul has set its hand to the plow and surrendered itself to God, there is no looking back. God begins, sustains, and completes His work, weaving even our failures into His perfect purpose.” The day we gave our lives to Christ was the day His divine craftsmanship began.

This Good Work is not dependent on our strength but on God’s faithfulness. G. Campbell Morgan said, “The measure of God’s work is not found in human ability but in His eternal purpose. What He starts, He will finish, for His glory and for our good.” This reassures us that, even in moments of doubt or struggle, God’s steady hand is at work, shaping us into Christ’s image.

Eugene Peterson reminds us: “God is always at work in the ordinary, the struggles, and the successes. It’s a process, not a rush. Every moment matters in God’s plan to conform us to His Son.” As we walk this journey, we can trust that every step—even the painful ones—serve His higher purposes.

God’s work in us is a testimony of His unchanging grace and love. He is a faithful Master Builder who never leaves His project unfinished. Our part is to continue yielding to Him, trusting His timing, and living with the assurance that He is preparing us for eternity.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, thank You for the day You began a good work in me. Help me to trust You in every season of life, knowing that You are shaping me for Your glory. Complete Your work in me, and let my life reflect Your faithfulness and grace. Amen.