THE LORD WILL PERFECT THE WORK!

Dearly Beloved, THE LORD WILL PERFECT THE WORK! "I am convinced and confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will [continue to] perfect and complete it until the day of Christ Jesus [the time of His return]" (Philippians 1:6 AMP). Welcome to another brand new year, the Year 2022. Philippians 1:6 quoted above is my key verse for the year. Like Apostle Paul declared to the Philippian Christians, I am convinced and confident that the Lord who has begun this year with you will not only continue to perfect and complete it but also make you live beyond the year and be glorified with Jesus Christ in His heavenly kingdom. Apostle Paul and some other brethren started the church in Philippi. The church was generous to him when he was imprisoned. So, Paul wrote a letter of appreciation to the church. As he appreciated them and reminded them of what God had done in them, he expressed his conviction and confidence in God that God would continue the good work and perfect it at the final glorification of Jesus Christ and the believers in Him. One may be tempted to think that this work is something ephemeral. However, the work that Apostle Paul was referring to here is the work of eternal salvation that Jesus wrought in the life of every believer in Him. The work is a completed one and (at the same time) a continuous process that will be perfected at the end of the days. Paul's confidence was in God, not the Philippians, because it was God that was doing the work (and is still doing the work in every believer), and it is certain that God will complete the work. God that has started this year with us will make us see the end of the year. He has started the work, and He will perfect it. God never begins anything that He will not be able to complete. When God starts a work in us, He will complete it. There shall be nothing lacking on God's part to support you this year. The work of God in your life will continue to grow and develop till it reaches perfection. It is an undisputed fact that many people will not see the end of this year. However, you will not be one of such people. You will see the end of this year in Jesus' name. Amen. Do you believe this? The implication then is that you should devote your life totally to God this year. It is certain that He will do His part. Will you do your part? Once again, HAPPY NEW AND PROSPEROUS YEAR 2022! In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that you will be able to devote your life totally to God this year as He is ready to perfect His good work in you.