SCRIPTURE READING
Philippians 1:3-6 (ESV); I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer
of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from
the first day until now. 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.
Not everything God calls us to do will be obvious, easy, or even logical. However we always
assume common sense, wisdom and agreement from godly people as a great asset before
jumping to accept illogical direction. But of course there are exceptions to the norm, and God
will ask us to do things that seem illogical, especially to the world. Consistently tithing or fulfilling
a pledge when there is a job loss in the family seems crazy to society. Extending forgiveness
and restoration towards an unfaithful spouse is interpreted as weak desperation to the world.
Turning down a job with a huge pay increase would seem delirious to the general population.
But when we are truly walking in line with God’s will we will have peace in the valleys.
When we committed ourselves to Christ, we began a partnership in the gospel. Christ started
something in you when you decided to make Him your functional Lord. And that something is
continuing! And as we allow Him to do one thing in us, He starts another. As we mature, we are
refined. And He does not procrastinate or drop a project in the middle. Take heart! If God has
called you to walk a difficult road of obedience, He will carry you through to its completion!
PRAYER and MEDITATION
1. How do you need to be encouraged through difficult obedience today? Ask God to give you a
thought, picture or scripture of promise.
2. Have you given up or procrastinated on something that God has asked you to do? Don’t
over-spiritualize the question. It could be something as practical as keeping your house clean
or being true to your word. Allow Him to point out any areas and confess your neglect as
disobedience.
3. Meditate on the verses above. What does God want to say to you about the work He has
done, is doing and will do in your life?
