For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), 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] (Ephesians 2:10 AMP).
God’s label is on you. That’s precisely what the
Apostle Paul meant when he said we’re "God’s workmanship"; meaning
that you’re His handiwork. For instance, iOS devices have the Apple label
designating them as the "workmanship," or "handiwork" of
the Apple Company. There are Android devices that display the Samsung label to
indicate they’re the products of Samsung. In the same way, you have a label on
you as God’s handiwork; that label is His Name. You’re God’s own workmanship,
created without any defect. You were made to function perfectly and excellently
in life.
You’re crafted for excellence now that you’re born
again. God has certified you a success. Observe again what we read in our theme
scripture: "For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated
in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God
predestined." Not only do you have the nature of your heavenly Father
in you, you also have His label on you. The same label was on Jesus when He
walked the earth. Acts 10:38 says, "How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth
with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all
that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him."
The same is true about you today! You’ve been
anointed with the Holy Spirit and with power to do good works. "Good
works" means manifesting the glory of God and establishing His will—His
righteousness—upon the earth; winning souls, and bringing men out of darkness
into His marvellous light. In your neighbourhood, home, workplace, school—
everywhere you find yourself—preach the Gospel, heal the sick, cast out devils,
cleanse the lepers, and raise the dead! You’re the one bearing Christ’s label
in the world today.
Confession
God’s label is on me, for I am His
workmanship created in Christ Jesus unto good works. Therefore, as I go about
doing good today; my life is filled with God’s goodness and grace in Jesus’
Name. Amen.
Further Study: 1 Peter
2:9; Titus 2:14
1 Year Bible Reading Plan : Revelation 10 Micah 1-3
2 Year Bible Reading Plan : Revelation 15:1-8 habakkuk 3
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