Created for Good Works

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. Ephesians 2:8-10

 

Eternal salvation is a gift—not something that anyone can buy with money or by doing God some favor or good works. Paul was telling the church at Ephesus and us that we are created for good works—not to do them so that we can boast about them. As a result of our salvation we will want to do good stuff for God and for others to serve God. That’s about it…Paul taught that a couple of thousand years ago and it is still the same today.  So we just have to “walk” or live by faith and obedience to God’s will and His ways. Have to? No—it our choice. God allows us to choose how we will live, act, walk on daily—moment by moment. How does the Holy Spirit play into this? The Holy Spirit guides us—although we still have a choice. Jesus told us about the Holy Spirit. But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. John 16:13. So, are you listening to the Holy Spirit?

 

Prayer ~ Holy Spirit, help me to hear Your voice moment by moment so that I may walk and live in a manner that is acceptable and honoring to God. I choose to live by faith and obedience to my Lord and Savior.

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