“He Who Began a Good Work in You”
He who began a good work in you
He who began a good work in you
Will be faithful to complete it
He’ll be faithful to complete it
He who started the work
Will be faithful to complete it in you
If the struggle you’re facing
Is slowly replacing
Your hope with despair
Or the process is long
And you’re losing your song
In the night
You can be sure
That the Lord has His hand on you
Safe and secure
He will never abandon you
You are His treasure
And He finds His pleasure in you
He who began a good work in you
He who began a good work in you
Will be faithful to complete it
He’ll be faithful to complete it
He who started the work
Will be faithful to complete it in you
He who began a good work in you
He who began a good work in you
Will be faithful to complete it
He’ll be faithful to complete it
He who started the work
Will be faithful to complete it in you
Ooh, you
Story Behind:
“He Who Began a Good Work in You”
The story behind this modern Christian classic is a popular musical adaptation which was made famous by Christian artist Steve Green in the 1980s as a message of divine faithfulness, perseverance, and comfort.
Biblical Foundation
The Scripture: The lyrics are based on Philippians 1:6, “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.”
The Meaning: The “good work” refers to God starting the journey of faith and salvation in a person’s life and faithfully continuing that inner transformation (sanctification) until completion.
Message and Impact
Encouragement in Struggles: The song’s added lyrical narrative addresses times when a person faces deep struggle, feels hope fading into despair, or grows tired during a long spiritual season.
Reassurance: It reminds listeners that God does not abandon what He starts, framing every individual as God’s personal treasure who is safely held by His hand.
-Debra
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