Philippians 1:1-6

Acts 16: Paul's experience in Philippi.
Philippians is a letter of encouragement to the church in Philippi.
Phil 1:1-6. v6 "being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."
Confidence- the feeling or belief that someone can rely on someone or something; firm trust.
1. Our confidence must not come from ourselves or others. We can be confident in who we are in Christ, but not in our own flesh. It's not a tag team between me and Christ, but it's Christ in me.
2. Our confidence must not come from our circumstances. If our focus is solely on the external, we will miss what God wants to do in the internal. If we focus on Him, we will be blessed with more fruits of the Spirit (joy, peace)
3. Our confidence must not come from our incomplete perspective. We can't always see what God is doing in our lives. 2 Cor 4:16-18; Heb 4:18
4. Our confidence must come from the finished work of Jesus Christ alone. Where does my confidence lie? Is it in Jesus alone? Ps 62:1