God is able to perform a wonderful transformation in us. God is the first and the last, the Alpha and Omega, and because He has always existed and will always exist, when He says as the Creator that He will finish what He has begun in us, we can trust Him to perform His divine will in us until we reflect His amazing image.
“And I am convinced and sure of this very thing, that He Who began a good work in you will continue [perform it] until the day of Jesus Christ [right up to the time of His return], developing [that good work] and perfecting and bringing it to full completion in you.” ~Philippians 1:6 AMPC
God always performs what He promises. We can trust Him because He is Faithful and True. As our Good Shepherd, He leads us ‘in green pastures, beside still waters, and in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.’’ God is faithful to “walk with us through the valley of the shadow of death, to guide and comfort us, feed us and protect us from our enemies. He blesses us with goodness, mercy and lovingkindness and we will dwell in His holy Presence forever.”1
“Faithful and absolutely trustworthy is He who is calling you [to Himself for your salvation], and He will do it [perform it; He will fulfill His call by making you holy, guarding you, watching over you, and protecting you as His own].’” ~1 Thessalonians 5:24 AMP
Because we trust in Who God is and believe He is able to perform what He has promised to do in and through us, we experience the power of delighting in Him and Him delighting in us.
“Yet, looking to the promise of God, he didn’t waver through unbelief, but grew strong through faith, giving glory to God, and being fully assured that what He had promised, He was also able to perform.” ~Romans 4:20-21 WEB
Lord, we choose to believe what You say about us.
Recommendations:
The Powerful Testimony of Jesus Christ – Strength with Dignity
10 Powerful Verses in How to Become New in Christ – Strength with Dignity
References:
1 Psalm 23 NASB
‘Perform’ in the Bible. Published on Knowing Jesus. Retrieved November 3, 2022, from Perform in the Bible (186 instances) (knowing-jesus.com)
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Webster’s 1828 Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2022, from Websters Dictionary 1828 – Webster’s Dictionary 1828 – Perform
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Every Friday, I join an online Christian writing community, Five Minute Friday. We are given a one-word prompt and write – unscripted, unedited, pure free-write – for 5 minutes. The prompt this week is perform.
22 thoughts on “He Can Perform Powerfully in You until Complete”
I love that you included this song with your post. It is so fitting to remember our identity is what God says of us and not what our performance says. I’m visiting from FMF. Great post!
So true, Lauren, it is so important to remember who God says we are!
I am so grateful for the way God works in each of our lives. It is astounding when we think about His faithfulness from start to finish, fulfilling all He has purposed for us since before the foundations of the world.
So true, Joanne, He is faithful to finish what He has begun in each of us! I’m so thankful we can trust Him!
In the valley of the shadow,
in the endless-seeming night
when the good dreams all lie fallow
and you think there really might
be no hope for a tomorrow,
no chance left that you can take,
turn around and face the sorrow,
let it hit you, and then break
upon the great Rock that protects you,
Rock of Ages, from the song.
When you’ve done that which you can do,
hide in Him, for you belong
not to night, but to the morning
that is even now a-borning.
A beautiful Truth, Andrew! I appreciate how you are able to capture truths, then display them in writing.
Love the thought that because we trust and believe, He can!
Just stopped by from FMF#5
He is so faithful to us, Heather!
I’m so thankful for God’s faithfulness in my life, Lisa. He will perform all He promised concerning me-presenting me faultless before the Throne.
Amen, Donna, He is able to present us faultless before His throne!
It’s so encouraging that God always performs what he promises!
His faithfulness if very encouraging to our hearts and spirits, Lesley!
Great! Thank you, Lisa. I had some of those scriptures floating around mis-quoted in my brain, but you unraveled them for me – Philippians 1:6 and Romans 4:21
I’m so glad, Dawn!
A very inspiring post, the song too! Thanks so much for linking up at the Unlimited Link Party 88. Shared.
I’m glad you felt inspired, Dee! Yes, Lauren Daigle’s song is amazing! Thank you, Dee!
I love that song :). And yes, God is faithful. All the time. I get in his way a lot, and I’m learning to let him have the spotlight and stay out of the way.
God is faithful, Anita! Lauren Daigle’s song is amazing!
Lisa, Phil. 1:6 has been a favorite verse of mine for as long as I can remember. Such a comfort to hold on to this promise for ourselves and our loved ones. This was a timely post for me to read this morning.
His promises bring us comfort and hope, Lois.
CONGRATS Lisa! Your post is FEATURED at the Unlimited Link Party 89!
Thank you, Dee! I appreciate the feature highlight!