Created to serve God’s kingdom

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10)

As I read that verse today, I thought about the phrase “good works.”

Paul says that we were created in Christ Jesus for good works.

But what does he mean by “good works?” Does he simply mean, reading our Bibles, praying, going to church, and showing random acts of kindness?

Certainly, all those are good things. But Paul goes on to say, “which God prepared ahead of time for us to do.”

Which seems to go far beyond reading our Bibles, praying, going to church, and doing random acts of kindness.

God has a work he has prepared for each one of us. So let us all take time to seek him and find out what he would have us do.

Father, before I was even born, you had plans for me.

Plans for good works in which I would touch the people around me with your love.

Plans in which I make a difference for your kingdom.

Holy Spirit, speak to me. What does my Lord want to say to his servant?

Show me the good works you’ve prepared ahead of time for me to do.

In Jesus’ name, amen.