“God saved you by his special favor when you believed.” SPECIAL FAVOR!

“You can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done so none of us can boast about it.” A GIFT!

“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” HIS MASTERPIECE! 

We come into this world a blank canvas. He begins His masterful strokes as soon as we believe, to create His work of art. The final, perfecting brush strokes will be done when we meet him face to face!

“Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come fearlessly into God’s presence, assured of his glad welcome.” FEARLESSLY!

We are welcome GLADLY into GOD PRESENCE! Picture it! Imagine waking up every morning and boldly, without holding back, fearlessly running to the Father, the Creator, The Artist of us and be welcomed with open arms with a smile on His face!

All these encouraging thoughts courtesy of God’s Word from Ephesians, (NLT) this morning.

Dear Heavenly Father, You bring us encouragement this morning through your word. The evil one shouts “you are not good enough” or “don’t bother God about that” but YOU welcome us, with open arms, ready to listen and give wisdom! Thank you! Continue Your work of art in us until we see you face to face in all Your Glory. In the meantime, may we bring you Glory today, even as unfinished work.
In Jesus Name, Amen