How is God putting all your pieces together?Today's Scripture:
God began doing a good work in you, and I am sure he will continue it until it is finished when Jesus Christ comes again.
Philippians 1:6
Jigsaw puzzles can be a terrific way to spend time. My son Luke and my father-in-law Rufus could spend the day working on one right after another. On the one hand putting together the little pieces can be relaxing and intriguing. On the other hand, putting together jigsaw puzzles can be challenging and addictive. They can be so much fun that it's hard to stop working on them, even when you have other things you need to do. Watching as the design or photo on the jigsaw puzzle starts to take shape can be fascinating. Sometimes it's surprising to see how certain pieces fit together in places and ways you didn't expect.
Your journey on earth is like a jigsaw puzzle that God is continually working on.
Here and there, he might put interesting pieces together in your life - pieces you don't expect or don't see how they could possibly fit in. But he works it all together. The great fact that Philippians 1:6 points out is that you don't have to work on your life alone - God takes responsibility for completing and perfecting you, too. It reminds of Brandon Heath's song "Wait and see"...where the lyrics share: Listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJwlmb4V-0Y
"There is hope for me yet. Because God won't forget. All the plans he's made for me. I'll just have to wait and see."
For instance, if you're having problems with a certain temptation, you are not alone - God is helping you resist it. If you wonder if you'll ever get to a particular stage in your spiritual life, this verse reassures you that you will - because God is still working on you. One woman was afraid that she would mess up and not get to go to heaven. This verse reassured her that God intended to get her to her eternal destination unscathed.
Selah people' and friends you may not know what your life will turn out to look like, but God does. He is fitting all the pieces together until the beautiful masterpiece of you is completed. Keep in mind that as you work on your life, you don't work alone.
"Remember that God has so much for you to accomplish and He will give you all you need to do just that. In the trials of life cling to his words that he has began a good work in you and will see it through until it is finished."
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston ~ Via Mobile: Mount Olive, NC
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