HIS
WORKMANSHIP
"We are His workmanship, created in Christ
Jesus unto good works, which God hath before
ordained that we should walk in them."
Ephesians 2:10 (KJV)
We were all created to be fruitful in the vineyard
of the Lord. (John 15:16) We are the work of not
only his hands, but of His heart. The
Father choose us and also prepared the works in
advance which we should do in his
Kingdom.
We are called the "workmanship" of God
in the above Scripture. In Greek meaning,
the word workmanship means "Christians who
have been brought out of sin."
All things have been made new by Christ.
Another meaning is "melakah" in Hebrew
from a root word meaning: "to dispatch as a
deputy or messenger, especially of God,
priest, teacher, angel, king, ambassador or
messenger. His "workmanship"
is also described in Greek as "a
deputyship or ministry,
employment or work, business or workmanship of
God".
This tells us we have the most important
occupation in the World as we are accountable to
our Lord. We are messengers appointed
by God to present the gospel
message in the service of Christ as messengers on
Earth.
We are working for the 'King of Kings' whose
benefits
and rewards are 'out of this world'.
We are not our own, but have been bought with a
price.
This was a high price paid at Calvary with the
shed blood of Jesus on the old rugged
cross. We have so much for which to be
thankful when we believe and receive.
We have salvation and victory in Jesus. He walks
and
talks with us daily and guides us in His service.
Each day as we go our way, we have opportunities
to
share what we have been given. Our faith is meant
to be shared and our Father knows who will
cross our paths each day. Let us not grow
weary in well doing, for in due season we shall
reap if we faint not. Let others see
God's new creation and workmanship. We are
made the "righteousness of God in
Christ" by faith, and Jesus is our example in
all things.
If our burden is heavy, we can bring it to Jesus
and exchange it for His burden. The
work He gives us is sharing his burden for
souls which is light and his yoke which is
easy. There is eternal joy in being joined
to Him and His body on Earth.
"What would Jesus do" is more than just
a slogan. It is a way of life and we
are to live it. He not only gives love but
is Love, Life and Liberty. We can
share this life with others and know the Father is
pleased with his workmanship.
Blessings in Christ,
Jo Ann
J. P.'s Inspirations (c) 2001
"It is God who is at work in you, enabling
you both to will and to work for his good
pleasure".
- Philippians 2:13 (NRSV)
Life's
Tug of War
Life can seem ungrateful ~ and not always kind.
Life can pull at your heartstrings ~ and play with
your mind.
Life can be blissful ~ and happy and free.
Life can put beauty ~ in the things that you see.
Life can place challenges ~ right at your feet.
Life can make good ~ of the hardships that we
meet.
Life can overwhelm you ~ and make your head spin.
Life can reward those ~ determined to win.
Life can be hurtful ~ and not always fair.
Life can surround you ~ with people who care.
Life clearly does offer ~ its ups and its downs.
Life's days can bring you ~ both smiles and
frowns.
Life teaches us to take ~ the good with the
bad.
Life is a mixture ~ of happy and sad.
So.....
Take the life that you have ~ and give it
your best.
Think positive, be happy ~ let God do the
rest.
Take the challenges ~ that life has laid at
your feet.
Take pride and be thankful ~ for each one
you meet.
To yourself give forgiveness ~ if you
stumble and fall.
Take each day that is dealt you ~ and give
it your all.
Take the love that you're given ~ and return
it with care.
Have faith that when needed ~ it will always
be there.
Take time to find the beauty ~ in the things
that you see.
Take life's simple pleasures ~ let them set
your heart free.
The idea here is simply ~ to even the score.
As you are met and faced with ~ Life's
Tug Of War.
Author Unknown
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