Today's daily lesson comes from Philippians chapter 1 verse 6:
"And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ."
Now here is an encouraging word.
We are not yet what we will be, but rather still works in progress. This means that there are parts of our character and personal development which are not yet fully formed. Though we may continue to struggle with the same old thoughts and habits we began with God is not done with us yet. He who began a good work in us will be faithful to complete it.
I used to lead tour groups in New York City. One of our destinations was the Cathedral of St John Divine. Designed in 1888 and begun in 1892, the Cathedral's construction has been delayed by two world wars, 9-11, a large fire, and a wholesale architectural style change. Still not yet completed, the Cathedral is sometimes referred to as St John the Unfinished.
That's us -- saints still yet unfinished until the day of Christ Jesus.
And I remember the words engraved on the tomb of Ruth Bell Graham, the wife of Billy Graham -- words not from scripture but from a road sign she saw on the highway somewhere in North Carolina:
"Construction Now Completed -- Thanks for Your Patience."
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