God at Work
Philippians 2:13
The Upward Look
by Max D. Hutto,
“for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” Philippians 2:13 NASB
God is at work in the believer’s life. He creates in the believer a longing, a growing desire to follow His will and purpose, to serve and glorify God. In the believer this yearning grows into a commitment, a complete surrender to His will. God not only works by giving the desire but also by enabling the believer to do the work, to obediently do His good purpose and pleasure. God provides the believer with the ability, the energy and power needed to do His will and to faithfully carry out His purpose.
Lord God, I yearn to do Your will. Continue to work in me that I may faithfully do what pleases You so that I would bring glory and honor to Jesus, my Lord.
March 13, 2026 - © Copyright 2026, Max D. Hutto.
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