Ephesians 2:10 English Standard Version (ESV)
10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
The first time I saw the man jogging in bluejeans, and winter coat, I thought about how he was dressed for physical fitness activity. As I thought about it, I thought about writing about this observation.
On the next day while driving into town I saw this man jogging again as he rounded the corner of Walmart. Again he was in blue jeans and what one would consider daily clothing. To me the Holy Spirit said, "Preacher this is a learning and a teaching moment!
You would think that this man would be in the latest running outfit, jacket, pants, and of course just the right running shoes. But I began to think that no matter how he is dressed, he is still reaping the rewards of physical fitness.
Likewise, what does the follower of Christ need to be spiritually fit? Does a follower of Christ need a fancy bible, a fancy suit of clothes for worship, praise and relationship with God?
Beloved, what we must come to accept is that we go to Christ voluntarily and when we do, He takes us as we are. Our text tells us that we don't equip ourselves, rather it is God who equips us through the good works of His Son Jesus Christ. God's Word tells us that He has always been prepared to equip us for our personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Just like the man running in bluejeans still gets the exercise, when we come to Christ, we reap the rewards no matter who we are, where we are, and how we are dressed.
This is the day that the Lord has made.
Pastor Tim
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