On April 3, 2019 By Uri Brito In Scribblings 1

Lenten Journey, Day 25,

Philippians 1:6 He who began a good work in us will complete it.

Throughout the ministry of Jesus, the Bible portrays in vivid language our Lord’s commitment to complete his earthly journey. No matter the adversary, no matter the temptations, the same journey begun in baptism will carry itself to completion at the cross. There is a profound exhortation for us in this narrative: just as Jesus completed His work, so too, we are called to complete our work by His strength. He who began a good work in us will complete it (Phil. 1:6).

Since this is the case, God has given us means to strengthen our journey in this world. He gives us his means of grace to pursue our callings in this world. Lent teaches us that in Christ all things are given for us. We journey with his gifts.

About the Author / Uri Brito

Uri Brito is the Senior Pastor of Providence Church in Pensacola, Fl. He is married to Melinda and is the father of five children. He is the co-author of a new commentary on Ruth for the "Through New Eyes" series, the editor of The Church-Friendly Family, author of The Trinitarian Father, and co-author of the e-booklet Christian Pipe-Smoking. He is the founder and contributor to Kuyperian Commentary, and guest contributor at The Christian Post. He is a board member of the Theopolis Institute. Rev. Brito received his M.Div and D.Min. from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Fl.