“Being confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6
The definition of confidence according to Oxford Dictionary is the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust. Were you surprised the definition wasn’t pointed to self? Where do you put your trust? When you set out to do something are you praying for strength or examining if you are up to the task?
The definition of humble (Oxford Dictionary) is having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s own importance. Can you see how these two opposites can fit together so nicely? “Being confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” Your confidence is drawn from His promises. You do not have to rely on yesterday’s faith, because He is continually perfecting our faith. Trust that He will be there today. He will go before you and prepare the way if your trust rests in Him, not you.