--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It is the Lord who has begun the good…" description: "\"“It is the Lord who has begun the good work within us; it is he who has carried it on; and if he does not finish it, it never will be complete. If ther..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c9b/charles-h-spurgeon-1432_confidence_it-is-the-lord-who-has-begun-the-good-wo_2433797.jpg" --- # It is the Lord who has begun the good work within us; it… ![“It is the Lord who has begun the good work within us; it is he who has carried it on; and if he does not finish it, it never will be complete. If there be one stitch in the celestial garment of our righteousness which we are to insert ourselves, then we are lost; but this is our confidence, the…” quote by Charles H. Spurgeon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c9b/charles-h-spurgeon-1432_confidence_it-is-the-lord-who-has-begun-the-good-wo_2433797.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c9b/charles-h-spurgeon-1432_confidence_it-is-the-lord-who-has-begun-the-good-wo_2433797.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c9b/charles-h-spurgeon-1432_confidence_it-is-the-lord-who-has-begun-the-good-wo_2433797.jpg) > ““It is the Lord who has begun the good work within us; it is he who has carried it on; and if he does not finish it, it never will be complete. If there be one stitch in the celestial garment of our righteousness which we are to insert ourselves, then we are lost; but this is our confidence, the Lord who began will perfect.”” [Charles H. Spurgeon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charles-h-spurgeon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. God initiates good work in us; we must continue it, trusting He will perfect it. **In simple terms:** God starts good work; we finish it. Key Takeaway Trust divine guidance and keep working. Themes faith divine purpose perseverance spiritual growth trust Mood reverent encouraging Type theological inspirational When to use this quote - prayer life - service projects - personal development - church ministry Key Concepts theology soteriology spiritual formation Questions to Reflect On - How do you recognize God’s work in you? - What steps help you continue that work? A Different Perspective Human effort may feel insufficient without faith. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Confidence](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/confidence/) [God](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/god/) ## Related quotes > [“First, then, the Lord began His final work by casting Adam into a deep sleep. 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