God’s Fulfilment

Maybe you’ve heard the old saying, “God loves you just as you are.” I like how a theologian at Gordon-Conwell follows that up: “But God loves you too much to leave you just as you are.”

I surrendered my life to Jesus Christ at age 12. More than fifty years later, I still struggle with spiritual ups and downs. But even though I know that God loves me just as I am, I also know that He’s going to work me over until His purpose is fulfilled in my life.

Paul tells the Philippians, “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” [Philippians 1:6]. Even in our most barren spiritual seasons, God promises to keep working on us until His holy purpose is fulfilled in our lives.

Have you been discouraged by this spiritual season of life? Take confidence in God’s promise to carry His holy purpose in you to completion. You’ll see His good work in you – and will be able to tell others how God can do the same in them.