How to do good works for Jesus? 

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10

The workmanship of Christ begins with your decision to live for Him above all else.

At birth you are a hollow vessel void of the life of Christ. 

The gift of salvation is the beginning of His precise workmanship.

This was prepared beforehand by God through the sacrifice of Jesus.

God has to change you from a self seeking person into a new creature in Christ.

This work is accomplished through the Holy Spirit who baptizes you into the crucified and resurrected life of Jesus.

The crucified life is about dying to self. You have to be willing to give up your independence and personal ambitions.

The Holy Spirit teaches you the values of Christ and how to apply them in your life. 

Gradually, you begin to think and act like God.

God creates a strong bond of companionship with you. Your works will come out of this friendship with God and will be your way of thanking Jesus for what He has done for you. The works of God are not burdensome; they are uplifting to your soul.

The works of God are accomplished through the Holy Spirit dwelling within you. The difficult part is getting out of the way and keeping your ego and pride from interfering in His workmanship. 

It is important to delineate between a calling from God into a specific ministry (like a pastor or evangelist) and a lifestyle ministry. 

The calling from God into a specific ministry comes from the Holy Spirit. You have to be equipped with the gifts of the Holy Spirit and anointed by God. 

Most believers are called by God to be a beacon of light in a lifestyle ministry. The purpose of this ministry is to touch others with the Living Water. The Holy Spirit works through your demeanor, words and actions to be a strong witness for Christ.

Religion encourages you to jump into a ministry to please God. They reject the importance of the Holy Spirit and debase the workmanship of Christ. 

The point is you do not have to go looking for a ministry or feel compelled to participate in religious activities.

The secret to doing good works is allowing the Holy Spirit to do the work through you. This work will be eternal and bring glory to Jesus.

The workmanship of Christ is a lifelong process and transcends through different seasons with God.

Commit your works each day to God and pray for His perfect wisdom. Listen for the voice of God. The Holy Spirit will instruct you concerning good works which are pleasing to Him. 

Waiting on God is a common occurrence in the life of a believer. Moses waited forty years before he was prepared to begin a ministry for God.