The Master Builder
Philippians 1:6 (NIV)
Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
When God starts something, He doesn’t walk away halfway through. He is not a God of abandoned projects or unfinished dreams. He is a Master Builder, and when He lays the foundation, He’s already planned the final design. Philippians 1:6 reminds us that what God began in you, He will finish. That’s not just nice encouragement—it’s divine assurance. Your life may feel like a worksite, but Heaven has a blueprint, and God is faithfully working it out.
This truth is beautifully pictured in the story of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona. What began in 1882 as a simple church evolved into one of the most breathtaking architectural marvels in the world. After over 140 years, it’s still under construction. The original architect, Antoni Gaudí, knew he wouldn’t live to see its completion, but he built with expectation. He said, “My client is not in a hurry,” referring to God. Even through war, setbacks, and the loss of plans, the project pressed on. And today, it is almost finished—more majestic than ever imagined.
God works the same way in us. Even when progress feels slow. Even when setbacks threaten to undo what’s been built. Even when others can’t see the vision. He keeps working. He keeps shaping. He keeps returning to the site of your life with faithfulness and care. You may not understand the timeline, but you can trust the hands holding the tools.
If you feel like your story is still half-finished, take heart. The One who began it is still building. And when He’s finished, it will be more beautiful than you ever imagined.
Prayer:
God, thank You for being faithful to finish what You start. Help me trust that even when I don’t see progress, You are still working. Strengthen my confidence in Your process. Teach me to rest in the truth that You are not done with me yet. I believe that what You are building in me is good, strong, and full of purpose. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
When God starts something, He doesn’t walk away halfway through. He is not a God of abandoned projects or unfinished dreams. He is a Master Builder, and when He lays the foundation, He’s already planned the final design. Philippians 1:6 reminds us that what God began in you, He will finish. That’s not just nice encouragement—it’s divine assurance. Your life may feel like a worksite, but Heaven has a blueprint, and God is faithfully working it out.
This truth is beautifully pictured in the story of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona. What began in 1882 as a simple church evolved into one of the most breathtaking architectural marvels in the world. After over 140 years, it’s still under construction. The original architect, Antoni Gaudí, knew he wouldn’t live to see its completion, but he built with expectation. He said, “My client is not in a hurry,” referring to God. Even through war, setbacks, and the loss of plans, the project pressed on. And today, it is almost finished—more majestic than ever imagined.
God works the same way in us. Even when progress feels slow. Even when setbacks threaten to undo what’s been built. Even when others can’t see the vision. He keeps working. He keeps shaping. He keeps returning to the site of your life with faithfulness and care. You may not understand the timeline, but you can trust the hands holding the tools.
If you feel like your story is still half-finished, take heart. The One who began it is still building. And when He’s finished, it will be more beautiful than you ever imagined.
Prayer:
God, thank You for being faithful to finish what You start. Help me trust that even when I don’t see progress, You are still working. Strengthen my confidence in Your process. Teach me to rest in the truth that You are not done with me yet. I believe that what You are building in me is good, strong, and full of purpose. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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