Written by REVELATIONS FOR TODAY by Pastor Michael Obata
Ephesians 2:10 – New King James Version (NKJV)
10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them
A Christian is one that is born of GOD. This makes you a new creation in CHRIST: the workmanship of GOD. The bible in 1 Peter 2:9 (AMP) says “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a consecrated nation, a [special] people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies [the wonderful deeds and virtues and perfections] of Him …. GOD created us for good deeds that we should walk in them. From the scriptures, we understand there are also bad works. But unlike unbelievers we are for good deeds, and this should be seen by all men in our speech, conduct, actions, and lifestyle. A man’s works or deeds reflect the knowledge imbibed in his spirit. How can one perform good works when in the first place they have no knowledge of these works that are considered by GOD to be good? To perform good works as a Christian is to be knowledgeable of these good works. That is why GOD gave us the scriptures which will enable us as to carry out good works.
Just as the theme scripture puts it: GOD has prepared these good works beforehand and the scripture enables us to walk in them. The scripture tells us in 2 Timothy 3:16 that “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, ……., 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. The word of GOD and our fellowship with HIS SPIRIT (Acts 10:38) prepares and enables us to carry out good works.
Faith without works is dead and without faith it is impossible to please GOD (Hebrews 11:6). The good works of a Christian involves actions that glorify GOD. Our belief and trust in GOD are demonstrated through love for the kingdom of GOD and humanity. Our love for people especially the lost souls, our desire and contribution to see the kingdom of GOD spread all over the globe, the desire to carry out our GOD-given unique ministries. Going out to win souls and making them disciples of CHRIST (the great commission). Healing the sick, teaching your family and others to be obedient to the teachings of CHRIST JESUS (when your obedience is complete). Helping the needy especially those in the family of believers. Do not be Christians whose character, speech, conduct, and lifestyle are not of good works and does not reflect CHRIST. The bible in Hebrews 11 tells us of so many Characters who through their good works did great exploits and were so blessed. Let the HOLY SPIRIT through the WORD of GOD reveal your unique ministry; and the ability to carry out good works the FATHER has prepared beforehand. We are not saved by works but faith in CHRIST JESUS. We prosper in all things when we carry out these good works. For GOD is a rewarder of those that diligently seek HIM. Glory to GOD!
Scripture meditation
Matthew 5:16; Psalms 139:16; 1 Corinthians 5:58 & James 2:14-17.
Prayer
Heavenly FATHER, thank you for creating me for good works even before the foundations of this world. I walk in this consciousness through faith proclaiming your wonderful deeds, virtues, and perfections in this world that your name shall be glorified always. In JESUS NAME.
Confession
I am created for good works for the SPIRIT of excellence is at work in me.