God’s Good Work

Philippians 1:6

Paul’s Tone (1:3-11)

             Positive: joy and encouragement.

             Grateful for partnership

             Grateful for God’s work in their hearts

                         Completed when they see Jesus (1:6)

                         A work involving them maturing (1:9-11)

            Affectionate love drives this gratitude (1:7-8)

But what is this work of God? (see 1:9-11 and 4:1-9)

           Its goal is your growth and perfection.

           So we’re both encouraged and challenged.

How does this work look in our lives?

            Trials of all shapes and sizes are God’s tools.

            What trials is God using as tools to grow you?

           We need a different set of glasses.