Stephanie Quattlebaum (Georgia, USA)
Paul wrote, “I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” - Philippians 1:6 (NRSVUE)
Growing up in the ‘70s before on-demand programming and video streaming, my family had one TV with three major channels. When the dramatic miniseries became a popular genre and a new episode aired, we would watch intently as tension built. Then suddenly the screen would go dark, and the words to be continued would appear, leaving us in suspense. Having to wait a week to watch the next episode in the series was frustrating.
When it comes to our life stories, “to be continued” could be God’s tagline. We anxiously wait — often in frustration and disappointment — for our circumstances to change, for a new chapter to begin or for an old one to close. But we need not despair. God is actively involved in our lives.
Today’s scripture encourages us that God will finish the good work God has started in us. God does not leave us disconnected or without purpose. At times we may feel we are in a to-be-continued phase of our lives, but in these moments, we can stay connected to God through scripture reading, prayer, wise counsel, and church community.
I will look forward to what God has in store for me.
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