It seems foundational that we would and should be confident enough to sleep well each night knowing that we are safe and secure in Him. Confidence not placed in ourselves but in the One who is able to keep us from stumbling.
This verse in The Message is "There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears." Paul is an awesome encourager but this is much more; taken in conjunction with the full text of the New Testament it seems clear that these are words spoken over my life and yours as well. Words to stand on and a promise to depend on en medio de la tormenta.
I live life with a humility wrought like hammered iron from obvious evidence of my own failings. Some might see it as insecurity, shame or others as a false front to appease that masses that revel in a redemption story. I can truly say that the realization of my personal limitation was the beginning of my revelation of His omnipotence. I am truly grateful for my fall, for only from there did I realize my need to be picked up.
I know not to brag, even though sometimes overconfidence slips back in, but I will boast of this, that I understand and know Him, that He is the Lord who exercises lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; and He delights in these things. So boast and be confident in this one thing 'that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.'
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