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  GOD FINISHED HIS WORK
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me, completing all
that is good but not yet perfect in our lives.

Topics: "God's Faithfulness", "Spiritual Growth"
Scripture References: Psalm 138:8, Isaiah 64:8, Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Ephesians 2:10, Philippians 1:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:24, Hebrews 12:2, James 1:4, 1 Peter 5:10

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DESCRIPTION
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C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that God is committed to perfecting the work He
has begun in our lives, as stated in Psalms 138:8. He reassures us that
despite our daily failures and struggles, the Lord is actively involved
in our spiritual growth and will ensure that all that is good in us is
brought to completion. Spurgeon highlights the comfort found in knowing
that God will not abandon His work, and that our faith, love, and
character will be perfected through His grace. He encourages believers
to trust in God's promise and to seek His help in advancing His work
within us. Ultimately, Spurgeon calls for praise to God for His
unwavering commitment to our spiritual journey.

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CONTENT
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The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me. (Psalm 138:8)

He who has begun will carry on the work which is being wrought within my
soul. The Lord is concerned about everything that concerns me. All that
is now good, but not perfect, the Lord will watch over, preserve, and
carry out to completion. This is a great comfort. I could not perfect
the work of grace myself. Of that I am quite sure, for I fail every day
and have only held on so long as I have because the Lord has helped me.
If the Lord were to leave me, all my past experience would go for
nothing, and I should perish from the way. But the Lord will continue to
bless me. He will perfect my faith, my love, my character, my lifework.
He will do this because He has begun a work in me.

He gave me the concern I feel, and, in a measure, He has fulfilled my
gracious aspirations, He never leaves a work unfinished; this would not
be for His glory, nor would it be like Him. He knows how to accomplish
His gracious design, and though my own evil nature and the world and the
devil all conspire to hinder Him, I do not doubt His promise. He will
perfect that which concerneth me, and I will praise Him forever. Lord,
let Thy gracious work make some advance this day!

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ch-spurgeon/god-finished-his-work/
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