Never Cast Away

“Be confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6)

Take comfort in the thought that the Lord Jesus does not cast off those who believe in him because of their failures and imperfections.

He knows what they are. He takes them, as the husband takes the wife, with all their blemishes and defects, and once joined to Him by faith, will never leave them. He is a merciful and compassionate High Priest.

He knew what they were before conversion – wicked, guilty, and defiled; yet He loved them. He knows what they will be after conversion – weak, erring, and frail; yet He loves them.

He has promised to save them, despite all their shortcomings, and what He has promised He will perform.

- J.C. Ryle