April 27

God Finished His Work

The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever—do not abandon the works of Your hands. — Ps 138:8 BSB

What a comfort it is to know that the Lord, who has begun a good work in us, will continue to carry it out to completion! He is deeply concerned with everything that pertains to us, watching over and preserving what is good in us until it reaches perfection. This is something we could never achieve on our own. We fail daily, and it is only by the Lord’s help that we have come this far. Without Him, our past experiences and efforts would amount to nothing, and we would be lost.

But we can be confident that the Lord will continue to bless us, perfecting our faith, love, character, and life’s work. He will do this because He has begun this work in us, and He never leaves a work unfinished. This is not just for His glory, but it is also in His very nature to complete what He starts. Despite the forces that may conspire against us, whether from our own sinful nature, the world, or the devil, we can trust in His promise. The Lord will perfect that which concerns us, and we will have every reason to praise Him forever. May His gracious work make progress in our lives today!