Walk In Good Works

Although we are saved by God's grace, we are created in Him to do good works. Therefore, we are to walk in good works.

"For we are His workmanship,

created in Christ Jesus

for good works,

which God prepared beforehand

so that we would walk in them."

Ephesians 2:10 (NAS)

One example of a Christian I know who is a radiant expression of God's love by her good works is a lady who comes to the weekly women's Bible study at my home. One of the many thoughtful things she does is bring food to share. And the items she brings aren't last minute, thrown together, left-overs-at-her-home or grab-whatevers-at-the-store; they are carefully and artistically arrayed trays of goodies or bowls of fruit. I have never seen anything like it! I feel God's special love as I imagine her tenderly placing each nut, fruit, candy, or cookie in a beautiful arrangement while thinking of all of us. Her ardent love for God is revealed in her honouring us with the amount of time she spends planning and preparing her tray or bowl.

It is the extra special things we do for others that reveal the extent of our love for God. This lady's love for people overflows and goes way beyond the expected! (She also buys cards, flowers, and small gifts for those grieving, distressed, or discouraged in the group.)

"And may the Lord

make your love for one another

and for all people grow

and overflow,

just as our love for you overflows."

1 Thessalonians 3:12 (NLT)

May we all follow this lady's example of thoughtfulness, and at the same time, may we also open our eyes to see the good works of others and appreciate them! How much we think of and appreciate God and how much we think of and appreciate others are the same.