Who are you from God's perspective? #25

Today we will wrap up how God sees us. I pray you have learned some valuable information about the way God sees you and expects you to see yourself and then live according to that view!

This morning we see in this verse that God created us and our purpose is to live in Christ Jesus and do good works. Look at this verse:



Ephesians 2:10



10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.



No matter what we do in life we are the workmanship of God. He made us but in His love for us He has given us free will and choice. That is awesome if we make good choices but it also can be terrible for those who do not make godly choices! We were created to have a relationship with God through His Son Jesus. But as I said before for those who chose not to have this relationship the consequences are eternity in hell. For those who chose to be a follower of Jesus we have the security of heaven but it don't stop with that promise. Don't miss these words "for good works". We were created to be a follower and a doer of good things in Christ Jesus. That should be the priority of our life. #1, numero uno, first!!!!!! The verse goes on to say God has prepared this to be THE WAY! We SHOULD walk in them. So all of us must ask ourselves, as followers of Jesus am I doing good works? Here are an example of some good works from the bible:



1. Loving others (including our enemies)

2. Sharing Jesus with others (gospel)

3. Church attendance

4. Sharing your money and good with needy (really not your stuff anyway, it's God's)

5. Tithing

6. Raising your children and grandchildren in the Lord.

7. Loving your wife as Christ loved the church

8.Loving your husband as commanded by God



These are just a small sample. How did you do as you looked at the list?



So this morning we see that God sees us as His workmanship! And He sees us doing good works! I hope we are fulfilling his vision in us! God bless!



Tom