“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Ephesians 2:10
Just because we are saved by grace does not mean we are excused from doing good works. “Faith without deeds is dead” (James 2:26). Jesus modeled for us serving others and responding to their needs.
I live in an affluent city, yet in the five schools here, 40% of the students experience food insecurity. So churches have partnered with teachers and administrators to meet those needs, supplying breakfast, lunch, and even food to be taken home. No matter where you turn, you will find settings in which your help and good deeds truly make a difference.
As believers and followers of Christ, we bless others with our unique gifts. Your gifts might play out in something as big as a mission trip or as small as sending a note of encouragement. Recently, I wrote a letter of love and affirmation to a friend in hospice care. Despite her labored breathing, she managed to call me and say it was the most precious message she had ever received. When we choose to do good out of gratitude for the immense good Jesus has shown us, He makes it beautiful.
I live in an affluent city, yet in the five schools here, 40% of the students experience food insecurity. So churches have partnered with teachers and administrators to meet those needs, supplying breakfast, lunch, and even food to be taken home. No matter where you turn, you will find settings in which your help and good deeds truly make a difference.
As believers and followers of Christ, we bless others with our unique gifts. Your gifts might play out in something as big as a mission trip or as small as sending a note of encouragement. Recently, I wrote a letter of love and affirmation to a friend in hospice care. Despite her labored breathing, she managed to call me and say it was the most precious message she had ever received. When we choose to do good out of gratitude for the immense good Jesus has shown us, He makes it beautiful.
Scripture Focus
Ephesians 2:1-10
Insight
Let’s join together to be God’s hands and feet in this world.
Bible In A Year
- Ezekiel 5-6
- Psalm 133
- Galatians 3-4