Good works which God has before ordained that we should walk in them.....
These good works are specific.
They're not just any works we consider good, but the works God considers good. In certain cases, perhaps, the works God considers good for you as an individual, different from another individual.
These good works are divinely pre-ordained.
They thus need to be discovered from the One who planned & pre-ordained them. Discovered from Him through His Word & His Spirit, for both were there when He planned the works and are His means of communicating with us.
Pictures in Good Works:
1. David: his service to King Saul was said to be "very good" (1Samuel 19:4)
2. Nehemiah: the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem was a good work he received grace to do (Nehemiah 2:18)
3. Mary Magdalene: she worshipped Jesus in a strange way, preparing His body for burial (helping Him in His assignment) and Jesus called it a good work (Matthew 26:10 & Mark 14:6)
4. Jesus: He did good works, showed/demonstrated good works, taught good works and was reputed of for good works (including healing the oppressed and sick, performing miracles, destroying the works of the devil, and giving to the poor). His ultimate good work was our redemption.
5. Tabitha: she was full of good works i.e. almsdeeds and taking care of widows (Acts 9:36).
6. God: He is doing a good work in us (growing us, making us more like Jesus, inspiring His will in us, stirring us to do good works). Philippians 1:6 & 2:13.
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