OUR WALK WITH GOD,
WORD OF THE DAY: GOOD WORKS
Scripture reference: Ephesians 2:10:
"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath
To begin, I want to mention again that we are not made righteous by the works we do. We will not lose
We do good works, not to earn God's favor (God's grace is unearned anyway). We do good works
With that said, walking in good works implies we go DO something. Paving our lives with good
We are masterpieces created in Christ Jesus "that we may do those works that God pre-destined
Now, if we do not have holy spirit, how shall we walk in the good works God prearranged for us to
Jeremiah 29:11, Amplified Bible:
"For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and
Let us walk in the good word and good works that God has planned for us to walk in. Let us walk
Amen.
-Carol Kenreigh
before ordained that we should walk in them."
our salvation when we mess up. God is not impressed by our knowledge of His Word, by our
faithfulness to pray, read, study and witness. He does not give us brownie points in heaven, gold stars
on our charts or give us bonus awards for going through the motions without heart and willingness. We
do not have to trade our gold stars for a prayer to be answered in an emergency. We are God's beloved
children. He will be a present help in time of trouble, not because of the works we do, but because
of his great love for us!
because it's a response of love to the good works He has already accomplished in us through Christ.
We love Him because He first loved us. We do good works because of the good work He did for us.
intentions is not a good work; it's a good thought that accomplishes nothing concrete.
(planned beforehand) for us, (taking paths which he prepared ahead of time) that we should walk
in them- living the good life which he prearranged and made ready for us to live."
(Amplified Ephesians 2:10b)
walk in? Without a willing heart, how shall we walk in them? I thank God, for you, brothers and sisters,
that you have holy spirt, and you have been given the spiritual ability to walk in the steps of Jesus
Christ, to go about doing good and healing all those who are oppressed of the devil. I thank God for
his promises to you:
plans for welfare and peace, and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome."
boldly, without fear and with a willing heart! The final outcome? A future of HOPE!
Oh, how fabulous! What a great idea - it is such a blessing to read your
emails Carol. You definitely have an inspiring way with words. I can't
wait to see you again or read the next one! -J. Nevins