Work Out What God Works In: Philippians 2:12-18

Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

She read the letter aloud to the gathered church. Paul's words to them—the Philippians, her people, her family in Christ.

Work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

The words landed heavy. Work out. Not work for—they knew salvation was a gift. But work out. Like working out a math problem. Like working out the implications of a contract. Like working metal into shape.