Saturday, May 19th, 2012
CONFESS a Competent Completion!
May 19, 2012
“I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 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.” (Philippians 1:4-6 NIV)
How many of us can say, “I always pray with joy”? Paul touches a realm of intercession here that reflects the absolute confidence radiating from Father’s heart.
Paul was indeed blessed by the partnership those in Philippi walked with him in, yet the blessing he declares has its root in God’s beginning and God’s anointing to carry on. “He who began a good work in you…” The One who birthed us is the One who raises and matures us into every purpose prepared in *advance.
We need to love one another and bless each other all along the Journey and all the more as we *draw close to the end. However, love is most healthy when each endeavor is rooted not only in the love of God but also in the *YES of God’s Fatherly confidence. CO-OPERATE Up! (*Eph. 2:10: Heb. 10:25)
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PRAYER: Father, thank You for reminding us of Your confidence. Specially during times when our confidence has failed towards ourselves or towards a friend. Help us keep our eyes upon You in every circumstance and bring our prayer times into Your joy. In Jesus' name, amen.
