Topic: THE WORK OF GRACE (1)
Scripture
PHIlIPIANS 2:12, 13,
Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
By faith we yield to the indwelling Christ and He uses our bodies to do good works. Christ works through us. Our work is to yield to the finished works of Christ. He is the one who performs the works of righteousness. After conversion we do good works because we are saved already, not in order to be saved. A dog barks because he is a dog, not in order to become a dog. The law includes the ten commandments of Exodus 20 :1-17, and all other commands. Romans 7 :16, say “Wherefore the law is HOLY, and the commandment holy, and just and good. ” Psalm 19:7,8, says “The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul. . . the statutes of the Lord are RIGHT. . . the commandment of the Lord is pure. . .”Thus we see that the law is holy, just, good, perfect, pure and right. Grace is unmerited favour, the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward us. Under law God demands righteousness. Under grace God gives righteousness. Ephesians 2:8,9 says “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.” I prophetically announce to you that the grace of God will be multiplied upon you to make you fit for His kingdom greater works in Jesus name!
PRAYER
I declare that I am elevated and redefined for greater works in my relationship, marriage and ministry I will begin to enjoy the reward of my labor of faith in the finished works of Christ in Jesus name!
