Many of you know that I read chapters and books of the Bible, randomly. I have just begun my reading of the book of Philippians.

There are four chapters:  joy in suffering; joy in serving; joy in believing; joy in giving.

Virus running rampant. Election unrest. Job and money insecurity. Broken relationships. Who can't enjoy reading about 'joy'? 

"And I am sure that God who began the good work within you will keep right on helping you grow in His grace until His task within you is finally finished on that day when Jesus Christ returns."

~ Philippians 1:6 LAB

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Bible Commentary:  "The God who begins His good work in us continues it through our lives and will finish it when we meet Him face to face. God's work FOR us began when Christ died on the cross to forgive our sins. His Work IN us begins when the Holy Spirit comes into our hearts, enabling us to be more like Christ every day. Paul (writer) is describing the process of Christian growth and maturity that begins when we accept Jesus and continues until Christ returns.

"Do we sometimes feel as if we'll never make progress in our spiritual lives. When God starts a project, He finished it! As with the Philippians, God will work in our lives and helps us grow in grace until He has completed His work in our lives. When we are discouraged, remember that God won't give up on us. He promises to finish the work He has begun. Our job? Let Him do it!"