Much work to be done and is coming.

This morning I came upon a very very interesting verse which was:

Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. 

Just when I thought I was ok and good I realized that I had much work to be done by God. Although this time it's a bit different, I am lacking but I feel full at the same time. I feel blessed knowing that Gods plan for me is to become greater than I am right now. I love this verse, because it has a beautiful promise.

Let's break it down a little bit.

The 1st part says we were gods handiwork, I don't know about you but this feels pretty darn good to me. God in this first part reassures us that we are his creation and only good comes out of God. It feels pretty good that we can say the god who created earth space and heaven is the same god who fashioned us.

The 2nd part says "created in Jesus Christ to do good works". I'm not a theologen but I feel like this part means we can only do good things in Christ or Christ in us. It makes sense, because we are sinners but were made pure in the blood of Christ. It doesn't make sense or doesn't have much value if a serial killer donated to the poor. Will his good deeds even count? Will his good deeds can even be consider good? Therefore it is impossible for any good to come out of us because we are all killers, and only can, by being washed nothing but the blood of Jesus.

The 3rd part is a promise of God. It says "which God prepared in advance for us to do". This is a big relief for all of us, because many times we just wonder how can any good come out of us. Then there are times where we try and try but we fail and fail. In this 3rd part god says he has planned us in advance to do great works. Do not fear brothers and sisters great things are going to be done through those who believe.

Ephesians 2:10 

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (We were fashioned by the Father, through the blood of Christ made good, and through Christ it is inevitable that good will come out of us for it is Gods will.)

God, just when I thought I was good you humbled me again by holding and loving me. What ever that is needed to made good please have your way. Help me stay hopeful and remember that if you are with me non can be against me. Help me remember my life was paid for through thr price of God and my identity is you and none alone. I love you. In Christ name, Amen.