Saturday, February 4, 2017

 

Devotional for Saturday, February 4, 2017
“We Are God’s Handiwork”
 

 

 

God's Workmanship Religious Bulletin

by Dona Hake

 

Ephesians 2:10   (AMP)

“For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), [a]recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (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].”

 

How beautiful it is to meditate upon being made new in Christ Jesus!   The day we accepted Him all the old passed away and praise God ALL things became new.   Today let us praise our Lord for the work of His hand in our life and anticipate wonderful things to come!    Each one of us is a work in progress, and this should encourage our heart knowing that the God that created the heavens and earth is molding us and preparing us for another day.   Think about the work of His hand specific to your gifts and calling.     As we permit His hand to work in our life He will surely use us to show His glory in this world.  Each day our feet hit the floor we should be anticipating how He is going to use us.  Let us be mindful though that we do it with His strength and ability.  Let our steps and plans be directed by Him.

 

Philippians 2:13   (AMP)

“[Not in your own strength] for it is God Who is all the while [a]effectually at work in you [energizing and creating in you the power and desire], both to will and to work for His good pleasure and satisfaction and [b]delight.”

 

You may wonder how He desires to use you today.    I heard recently that we should not pray for opportunities to be used but we need to seize the many opportunities that are right before us for there are many.   He delights in using our ears to listen to those around us.  As we speak words, let them be words of edification to the one that may be down in their heart.  May our hands be those that work heartily unto Him!   Today I am looking forward to what He is going to do in my life  as His loving hands continue to mold and make me for His purposes! How about you?