“He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion…” – Philippians 1:6
Advent is a season of beginnings — but it also points us to the God of completion.
The manger was the beginning of a story that would lead to a cross, an empty tomb, and a coming kingdom. God never starts what He does not intend to finish.
He never abandons His work.
Not in Scripture.
Not in history.
Not in you.
Where you see unfinished pieces, God sees His ongoing craftsmanship. Where you see slow progress, God sees a steady work of grace. Your life may feel like a canvas with strokes that don’t yet make sense — but the Artist is still painting.
“It’s not great faith you need; it is faith in a great God.” — N.T. Wright
Advent whispers this hope: The God who began a good work in you will not quit on you. His timing may stretch your patience, but His faithfulness will never fail. Every delay is not denial; it is preparation. Every unfinished chapter is part of a story that ends in glory.
Reflection Question: Where do you feel most unfinished today? How might Advent invite you to trust the God who sees the whole picture and promises to complete what He started?
Prayer: Faithful God, thank You that You never leave Your work unfinished. When I grow weary of waiting, remind me that Your hands are still shaping me. Teach me to trust Your timing and rest in Your promise that You will complete what You began. Amen.
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