Trust the Process

Are you feeling stuck, discouraged, or uncertain about your future?
Do you ever wonder if God has forgotten about you?
If so, you're not alone.

In the quiet moments of doubt or in the stormy seasons of life, there is a powerful promise:

📖 Philippians 1:6

"Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:"

This single verse is a life-giving reminder that God always finishes what He starts. Whether you're just beginning your walk with Christ or you've been on the journey for decades, God’s hand is still on your life, shaping you, strengthening you, and leading you toward His purpose.

Context: The Epistle to the Philippians

Paul wrote this letter from prison to the church at Philippi which was a church he had personally founded. Despite his chains, Paul writes with profound joy and deep affection for the believers there.

This verse appears at the beginning of his letter, setting the tone for encouragement, hope, and assurance in God’s continued work.

“Being confident of this very thing...”

• Greek word for "confident" here is peithō, which conveys a strong persuasion or complete trust.
• Paul is not merely hopeful; he is utterly persuaded.
• This confidence is not rooted in human ability, but in God’s faithfulness.
• Application: Faith is not wishful thinking. Paul models a faith grounded in the unshakable character of God.

“That he which hath begun a good work in you...”

• The “he” here is God.
• The “good work” includes:
  • Salvation: The moment a believer trusts Christ.
  • Sanctification: The ongoing process of being made holy.
  • Service: Using spiritual gifts for the kingdom.
• This verse declares that God begins the work. We don’t initiate our salvation, He does (see John 6:44, Ephesians 2:8-9).

“Will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:”

• “Perform” (Greek epiteleō) means to complete fully, accomplish, bring to an end.
• This is a promise.
• “The day of Jesus Christ” refers to His second coming, when all will be made perfect (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24).
• Paul assures the Philippians that what God started in them, He will certainly finish.
• God is not like men who start things and leave them half-done.
• He is a Master Finisher.

Theological Insights

1. God is the Author and Finisher of our Faith
   (Hebrews 12:2) — This echoes the truth that salvation begins and ends with God. Human efforts play no role in initiating or securing it.
2. Progressive Sanctification
   Though salvation is instantaneous, transformation is progressive. This verse encourages believers in seasons where growth feels slow or messy.
3. Comfort in Trials
   Paul writes this while imprisoned. Despite harsh circumstances, he speaks hope. Your situation doesn't limit God's work. His purposes still stand.

Application for Today

• Are you discouraged by your slow spiritual progress?
  Philippians 1:6 says keep trusting.
  God is still at work in you, even when you can’t see it.
• Do you feel like giving up?
  God didn’t bring you this far to leave you.
  His grace sustains the journey, not just initiates it.
• Are you tempted to rely on yourself?
  This verse re-centers us on divine sufficiency.
  Rest in God’s power, not your performance.

Cross References for Deeper Study

• Romans 8:29-30 – God’s process from foreknowledge to glorification.
• 2 Corinthians 3:18 – The transformation into Christ's image is ongoing.
• Ephesians 2:10 – We are created in Christ Jesus unto good works.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:24 – "Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it."

Encouraging Thought

The world may abandon you.
Friends may disappoint you.
You may even fail yourself.
However, Philippians 1:6 reminds us that God finishes what He starts.

If you’ve surrendered to Christ, you are a work-in-progress.
You're being molded by the Master Craftsman.
His work is flawless in the end.

👉 Let this be a reminder: You are a work in progress, but you're in the hands of a perfect God. He didn’t bring you this far to leave you now.