Dear Redeeming Grace,

In his message last week, Jason reminded us that Jesus transforms our lives to make us his own and make himself known. What a glorious truth to reflect on!

One verse that helps me reflect on both these truths is Ephesians 2:10

"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."

Just prior to these verses Paul tells us that we are saved by grace and not works. Christ Jesus makes us his own! We simply receive his gift of grace, through faith. Therefore we are his workmanship. And God does this amazing transformation work in us for a purpose.

We are created for good works. Not saved by them, but created for them. And one of those good works is to share the good news. We get to walk through this life in step with the Spirit sharing the news of Christ's redeeming and saving love. We have the honor of making him known.

So let's press on in our mission together this week, mindful of the truth that we are his workmanship, and walking in good works. He has made us his own. May we joyfully make him known.