A PERFECT FIT

Good morning everyone.

 

Here is today's Bible lesson:

 

A PERFECT FIT

 

READ:

Ephesians 2:1-10

 

Those who have believed in God

should be careful to maintain

good works.  -Titus 3:8

 

What kind of skill set do you bring?"  That question, posed in a job interview, was intended to determine if my friend would be a good fit for a position.  My friend quickly did a mental review of his skills and talents, hoping to emphasize the unique characteristics he possessed that would contribute to the success of the company.

 

What if we already had the perfect set of skills required to accomplish what God wants us to do"  Well-as a matter of fact-we do!  The spiritual gifts we possess, along with our experiences, training, natural talents, and a submissive heart make up a unique individual who has the skills needed for the "good works" that God has "prepared beforehand" (Ephesians 2:10).  If God has something He wants to accomplish and that you feel He is calling you to do, He will provide what you need to complete the task.  Or, as one paraphrase emphasizes, God wants us "to join Him in the work He does, the good work He has gotten ready for us to do" (Ephesians 2:10, The Message).  The one thing He requries of us is that we "be found faithful" (1 Corinthians 4:2).

 

Have you found a place in Gold's service where you can be used of Him?  Let's "do good" and "be rich in good works" (1 Timothy 6:18).  - Cindy Hess Kasper

 

Think not that you are limited

Because of what you cannot do,

But think instead of all you have-

The talents God has given you. - D. De Haan

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Spiritual gifts are meant to be used, not admired.

 

INSIGHT

Scripture often refers to the way in which we live as "walking."  Ephesians 2 contrasts our walk before coming to Christ with our walk after we have been saved through God's grace.  We once "walked" in "trespasses and sins...according to the course of this world: (vv. 1-2).  But having received God's grace, we now have good works, prepared by God, "that we should walk in them" (v.10).  God's grace takes us from sinful deeds to good works.

Have a blessed day.
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