The Verse of the Day

-August 13, 2020-

Good morning, happy Thursday,

-We Are His Workmanship, Created For Good Works-

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”

(Ephesians 2:10).

Good works are not a means to salvation but as a result of salvation. Hence, in Ephesians 2:8-9, Paul clearly states, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Salvation is by grace through faith. It is all about what He has done for us.

That being said, part of God’s plan for our salvation is a life of good works. Paul says in our text: “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works…” Thus it shows that God’s plan of salvation included a transformation. We were born sinners, selfish, self-seeking, self-centered, proud, and rebellious. Through the regeneration of the Holy Spirit, He has made us humble, Christlike, broken, obedient, surrendered, and others oriented. Oh, what a change! God begins to work on us; but change takes time. Somethings change immediately but others take years. He won’t be finished with us until we get to heaven.

In Galatians 6:9-10, Paul wrote, “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.” It is indeed a challenge for us to do good to all, meaning Christians and non-Christians alike. Paul adds, “especially to those who are of the household of faith.”

The word “all,” means everybody, every time. Those we like and those we don’t; those who are easy to get along with and those we are not; those who are saved and those who are not; those we live with and those we work with or go to school with. There are no exclusions or exceptions. We can only do this through the power of the Holy Spirit. God’s grace is needed to do good to those who don’t like us or our Christ.

When we love our enemies and return good for evil, it convicts the unsaved and gives us a platform to share the gospel. We were created in Christ Jesus for good works and God prepared us beforehand that we should walk in them. It is our destiny, our mission, and our service unto to others in Jesus’ name. Let us look for opportunities today to do good to others, not hoping to receive anything in return.

There is such power in a Christlike life. We must always remember how God showed His goodness to us and saved us. He never gave up on us and we should never give up on others.

Have blessed day doing good to all, online, on the phone, or in person. Stay safe and healthy.

Dean