Ephesians 2:10 (a & b)
“For we are His workmanship,
created in Christ Jesus for good works,
which God prepared beforehand,
that we should walk in them.”
As often happens to me,
I read the first devotional
this morning in Daily Guideposts,
and I was inspired to choose
the word for my blog today.
EQUIPPED!
Then when I opened
the next devotional,
“All God’s Creatures,”
the March/April
Daily Devotions for Animal Lovers,
and the word “equipped”
showed up twice on that page.
What are the chances, you ask?
Pretty good batting average, I’d say.
There it was again:
Ephesians 2:10 (a)
“For we are His workmanship,
created in Christ Jesus
for good works.”
The story in “All God’s Creatures” was about a woodpecker who was “beautifully equipped for his unique purpose in life…” as he aggravated the writer with his incessant tapping on the tree trunk outside his window.
The writer, Terry Clifton, mused that he, too, is “a result of God’s handiwork – equipped with talents and skills that have meaning and purpose for [his] life.”
What has God equipped you with?
What unique gifts and talents do you possess
that allow you to let God’s workmanship
shine through you to fulfill His purpose in your life?
On the Daily Guideposts’ page for today
Jerusha Agen wrote,
“All I have to do is walk with God
through each day,
confident He will provide
all I need to accomplish His work.”
It all sounds so theoretical, doesn’t it?
About as solid as that sand in the hand.
But, what scripture is telling us
is that our hearts are not made to be solid.
We are not expected to look at tasks
from our earthly perspective.
Tasks are formed for us beforehand
by our Maker in Heaven.
Don’t eliminate the second part
of the Ephesians 2:10 scripture:
“…which God prepared beforehand,
that we should walk in them.”
Like a skilled woodworker
Who sees the image inside the log,
God chiseled our lives and purposes
Before the world saw us.
The tasks placed before us
Are designed with us in mind.
Look at them with Jesus glasses
And see their infinite possibilities.
Do not be overwhelmed
by the world’s naysayers.
Walk with God through each day
Confident you are equipped.
He’s gotcha in the palm of His hand.
He directs your path – and hears you.
He sees your needs and equips you.
Rely on Him – and step out in faith!
What tasks are you equipped to accomplish today?
“If you see someone falling behind, walk beside them.”
Let love pour from your heart
like sand from your hand.
I’m off for a walk in faith.
Join TazE & me?
See ya tomorrow (God willing)
Love to you,
JanBeek
Comments on: "Equipped!" (10)
I’ll tag along!
Yay! Company welcomed indeed!! <3
What a wonderful message! Thank you for the reminder. ❤️. Hope you enjoyed your walk.
Thank you! ✌🏽👌🏽 We did! Hope you were able to get out & enjoy nature, too.
Wonderful! Not yet. Perhaps later 😊
That first quotation is a fine message for life
I agree, Derrick. Sometimes we think it has to be a “big act” to make a difference, but that quote reminds us, it is the little acts that add up to make a big difference! <3
This is awesome Jan!! Blessings!
Thank you, Ana. I appreciate your affirmation. I know you are equipped to encourage a lot of people – and you do that so well on your blog. I bet you do it face-to-face with your friends, too.
Thank you for the kindness. Yes, like you, I like to encourage and empower people with positive words. And often in encouraging others I encourage myself as well. 🙂