He is at work in us:

            Perfect till the day of Jesus:

 

Philippians 1:6

6     For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

     

            God didn’t start something in us and then quit. What He began in us was a good thing. Someone has said that God doesn’t make junk. We are a work in progress … a good work in progress. That means that sometimes we won’t do exactly what we should. But we should be getting better at doing what He wants us to do. He’s not going to stop without finishing the job. He will bring us closer and closer to perfection as we allow Him to. We will become more and more like Jesus.

 

If you could hear God speak to you, I believe this is what He would say:

            "My child … My desire for you is only the best. What I have started in you, I will finish. When I do something, I do not do it half-way. I will complete My work in you unto perfection. You will be complete. There will be nothing lacking in your life. Trust in Me to do what I said I would do in your life.”

            29. God began a good work in me, and He will perfect it till the day Jesus returns.

Not tempted beyond what we are able:

James 1:13

13     Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone.

     

1 Corinthians 10:13

13     No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.

     

            When temptation comes, and it will, we can know for sure that God didn’t bring it. There is nothing in Him that could possibly yield to temptation. Likewise, He would never tempt us to do wrong. It comes from another source. Yes, sometimes it can come from the devil, but usually there is something inside us that wants what we don’t have. We have a strong desire to obtain it. That desire is kindled or strengthened by the temptation. If we yield, we sin. If we successfully resist, we grow stronger and are able to resist easier the same temptation should it come again. God will always provide a way for us to resist the temptation and to overcome.

 If you could hear God speak to you, I believe this is what He would say:

            "When you walk in your own way, you enter into the realm of the enemy. Temptation has a free reign when you walk outside My Word. I will never tempt you. When you look to the things of the world, you open yourself up to temptation. The enemy loves to make use of your weaknesses. He will bring situations upon you that will tempt you to not follow My Word. I will show you the way to resist his temptations if you will only follow My commands. I will show you how to avoid them and to conquer them. My grace is sufficient to overcome all obstacles and all temptations. Do not give in to them. Resist the enemy and his false values. He will not be able to stand against you, and you will come out victorious.”

 

            28. God does not tempt me. He will not allow me to be tempted beyond what I am able to resist, and will provide the means of escape whenever I am faced with temptation.

Protect us from the evil one:

2 Thessalonians 3:3

3     But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.

     

            The enemy prowls around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour. Even to someone who has been a Christian a long time that can be frightening. We are afraid we won’t have the strength to resist him. Not to worry … The Lion of the Tribe of Judah Himself will strengthen and protect us from that evil lion. He cannot and will not ever fail us.

If you could hear God speak to you, I believe this is what He would say:

            "There is no one nor any thing that can harm you. You need not fear the devil or his helpers. They cannot harm you. I will protect you from the power of the enemy. He cannot harm you while you walk in My protection. Do not stray to the side. Do not get distracted with the things of the world. I am there to protect you and to guide you. Trust in My grace to be all sufficient for your every need.”

            27. He is faithful and will never fail me. He will strengthen me and protect me from the evil one.

            Delivered from darkness:

Colossians 1:13

13     For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son,

 

            When we were born, we were trapped in the domain of darkness. We had no hope of escape. In fact, many of us did not want to escape, because we thought that was the best there was. It was the enemy’s big lie. It was like someone being born in an underground sewer system and growing up not knowing there was an outside world. Then one day someone comes along and discovers them. They are told of the beautiful world above. They are asked to follow, and they see for themselves what glorious things are above. They are now in the kingdom of the sun and don’t ever want to go back to the kingdom of darkness. So it was with us. When we were in the domain of darkness, we knew nothing of the kingdom of the Son. Then someone told us of it and asked us to enter into it. We now no longer desire the dark kingdom. We have experienced the light One!

 If you could hear God speak to you, I believe this is what He would say:

            "When you were conceived, there was darkness in your life. When I breathed upon you and set My Spirit inside you, you came to life and entered My Kingdom. My Kingdom is filled with light. Darkness cannot abide in My light. Stay in the light of My Word, and darkness will never overtake you. My Kingdom is one of righteousness and light. Walk in My light as you walk in My Kingdom.”

             26. God has delivered me from the authority of darkness. The devil has no authority over me. God has also transferred me to the Kingdom of His dear Son.