“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we should walk in them” (Eph. 2:10).
What role do “good works” have in the life of the believer? We have already seen in verse 9 that works have no role in man’s redemption. There is nothing man can do to gain God’s favor. The sin barrier between God and man had to be bridged by God’s action in Christ.
But now that we have been recreated in Christ, the essential quality of our new life is one of good works. Paul indicates that good works are an indispensable condition of the new life. They are the fruit of the new life born in Christ. We are now the workmanship of God and therefore our passion and our purpose is to accomplish His kingdom activity on earth.
To further underline the necessity and significance of kingdom activity in the life of the believer, Paul tells us that the good works were “prepared beforehand so that we should walk in them.” “Walk” refers to the conduct of one’s life. Before we were saved we walked in the futility of our mind (4:17), but now we walk in the purpose and plan of God. Did you know that God created you with His kingdom activity in mind? Ask Him to show you the good works which He “prepared beforehand” for you. When you are serving according to God’s purpose for your life, you will find great fulfillment and contentment.
Prayer: Father, show me the works that You have for me to accomplish for Your kingdom. Amen.