thursday 31

CREATED WITHOUT DEFECT

For we are his workmanship, created
in Christ Jesus unto good works, which
God hath before ordained that we
should walk in them (Ephesians 2:10).

T he Amplified Classic version of our theme verse

shows us something extraordinary. It says, “For
we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship),
recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do
those good works which God predestined (planned
beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared
ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living
the good life which He prearranged and made ready
for us to live].”
You’re God’s excellent workmanship or handiwork.
It’s like having a mobile device produced by, let’s say,
Samsung; they’ll have a brand on it showing that the
phone is the workmanship of Samsung. In the same
way, God has His brand on you. And remember,
everything God makes and does is excellent and is
forever.
If that’s true, then in God’s mind, He doesn’t
expect you to succumb to sickness, disease, or the
elements of this world, because He made you superior
to them. He made you stronger than infirmities and the
corrupting influences and negativities in this present
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world of darkness. Nothing in this world can hurt or
hinder you.
That’s why one of the signs of the believing ones
as listed by Jesus in Mark 16:18 is, “…if they drink
any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them....” This is
how He wants you to think. You’re not like everyone
else. You’re a superior being; you’re in God’s class,
created without any defect. You were made to function
perfectly and excellently in life. Glory to God!

CONFESSION
I’m fashioned for good works, and to live the good life
which God prearranged for me. My life is for the glory
of God; I walk in excellence, certified for success.
Not only do I have the nature of my heavenly Father
in me, I also have His brand on me. Glory to God!

FURTHER STUDY:
Ephesians 2:10 NLT; James 1:18

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Luke 8:40-56 & Joshua 7-9

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Romans 5:1-11 & Psalm 103

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