Be Fruitful And Faithful

Good Morning, My Friend!! It's hard to continually do good deeds when there is no one to pat you on the back. It's even harder when you are torn down for it. So, how does one persevere in these situations?...It's all about focus and mindset. When we focus our minds on our real Supervisor and work solely for Him, there is peace, even in the midst of persecutions and triumph in trials. When instructions come from a not-so-gracious worldly supervisor, filter them through your Heavenly Supervisor,..."as if working for the Lord and not for men" (Colossians 3:23b).

Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free.—Ephesians 6:7-8 (NIV)

So, will good deeds earn us salvation?...certainly not. To say that our good deeds could earn us salvation is to say that Christ died in vain. It is through Christ alone that we are saved. "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith,...and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast" (Ephesians 2:8). The service of good deeds is an overflow of our love for God. Jesus said that when we shine our light for Him, others will see and believe. While our good deeds are sweet offerings to the Lord, the aroma can also permeate the heart of an unbeliever. It is our duty as Christians to let the goodness of God show in our service, thus piquing the curiosity of unbelievers. Let our good deeds be a living testimony to the goodness of God,...and let our joyful service spring from hearts that are eager to please our Lord.

Christ-centered living means that we do good deeds for the glory of God.

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Father God, create in us pure hearts, and renew in us right spirits. Saturate our attitudes with thanksgiving and joy. May all that we do be pleasing in Your sight. Let Your light shine through our good deeds,...to those who live in darkness. Amen.

"With God's strength behind us and His arms beneath us, we can face whatever lies ahead."