And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. – Philippians 1:6 (ESV)
We all have benchmark moments that contribute to our identity, decisions that we make, mountaintop moments, feelings that happen, circumstances that we all face that will forever be remembered. These things shape us and mold us in a way that is very special and unique. As much as we would like to live for these incredible events each and every day, we have to remember that there is way more to life than just a series of impressive moments!
Each day is a new opportunity to grow, experience, feel, love, cherish, and become who we were made to be! The good work that God is doing isn’t just on an event by event basis. He is continuing to bring transformation and change into my heart and life. I might not always feel it, but God is continuing to develop and do something new in my life each and everyday. There are some days where I can’t even tell you what that is!
I know that there are many people out there that would say that makes me a bad Christian for not always being aware of the work that God is doing in me, but when it is revealed and experienced, it is quite the surprise! For me, I don’t want to always be living for the benchmark moments, because I will continue to be found wanting and never satisfied. I would prefer to be surprised.
When God moves in that impressive way, to inspire and reveal His presence, it produces something great. It motivates and further drives my passion to follow Him. When He shows His faithfulness, even when the situation stinks, I find myself becoming more impressed as of late in these non-benchmark moments. It’s in the everyday, mundane times that God can still be found! He has started an incredible work by spiritually rescuing those who follow Him, and because He is invested, He is not going to stop working on each one of us! Live for Him, gore in Him, and find Him at work in every moment of life!
Much Love, Jay