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Created for Good Works (Eph 2:4-10) by Jason Melton
As we've been studying Ephesians and Job, we are reminded that God has put forward a choice for each of us to make: Life or Death. He wants us to choose life, but He gives us free will. Pre-programmed love isn't really love. Free will gives us the opportunity for pain and suffering, but also for love. As we look at Ephesians, we are going to look at 2:4-10, especially verse 10. It tells us we are God's workmanship, created to do good works which He prepared in advance for us to do. Jason shared with us the miracle of his near-fatal ski accident, which resulted in a broken neck. He had God's protection in small things that could easily have led to further damage and paralyzation, as well as the support of his wife, family, and church continually praying for him. God saved him because He is not finished with him yet! As he has recovered, he has been reminded of opportunities he took to serve others and what might have happened had he not followed God's leading. We all have these opportunities and if we don't take them, can miss out on His blessing. More of Jesus is available to us! We may think of what our lives may look like in the future - things we want to do - but God may have them for us now. So many of us live in the kingdom of me. We don't truly believe the promises God has made. How we think of Heaven will determine how we live our lives here - it may lead us to chase after worldly things to get enjoyment. We must change our mindset to have an eternal focus! Ask yourself: When is the last time you felt fully alive? For many, we feel most alive during worship or when we are outside enjoying God's creation. We mustn't let these moments go by too fast - we must treasure them and not let the world choke out the wonder of God. John 15:4-11 talks about how we walk in the works the Lord has prepared for us: we must abide in Jesus everyday. This is how we glorify God! We want to arrive in Heaven and be able to speak 2 Timothy 4:7-8 over ourselves - that we have fought the good fight and run the good race in service to the Lord! When we are working for the Lord, let us remember not to put too much pressure on ourselves - we are just the vessel He is using and it has nothing to do with our abilities.
Amen!
Reference verses: Ephesians 2:4-10; John 15:4-11; 2 Timothy 4:7-8
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As we've been studying Ephesians and Job, we are reminded that God has put forward a choice for each of us to make: Life or Death. He wants us to choose life, but He gives us free will. Pre-programmed love isn't really love. Free will gives us the opportunity for pain and suffering, but also for love. As we look at Ephesians, we are going to look at 2:4-10, especially verse 10. It tells us we are God's workmanship, created to do good works which He prepared in advance for us to do. Jason shared with us the miracle of his near-fatal ski accident, which resulted in a broken neck. He had God's protection in small things that could easily have led to further damage and paralyzation, as well as the support of his wife, family, and church continually praying for him. God saved him because He is not finished with him yet! As he has recovered, he has been reminded of opportunities he took to serve others and what might have happened had he not followed God's leading. We all have these opportunities and if we don't take them, can miss out on His blessing. More of Jesus is available to us! We may think of what our lives may look like in the future - things we want to do - but God may have them for us now. So many of us live in the kingdom of me. We don't truly believe the promises God has made. How we think of Heaven will determine how we live our lives here - it may lead us to chase after worldly things to get enjoyment. We must change our mindset to have an eternal focus! Ask yourself: When is the last time you felt fully alive? For many, we feel most alive during worship or when we are outside enjoying God's creation. We mustn't let these moments go by too fast - we must treasure them and not let the world choke out the wonder of God. John 15:4-11 talks about how we walk in the works the Lord has prepared for us: we must abide in Jesus everyday. This is how we glorify God! We want to arrive in Heaven and be able to speak 2 Timothy 4:7-8 over ourselves - that we have fought the good fight and run the good race in service to the Lord! When we are working for the Lord, let us remember not to put too much pressure on ourselves - we are just the vessel He is using and it has nothing to do with our abilities.
Amen!
Reference verses: Ephesians 2:4-10; John 15:4-11; 2 Timothy 4:7-8