NOVEMBER 26
MATTHEW 7:21_but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
To do God’s will is how to enter into heaven. I see you squirming … but hold on. Does this contradict what has already been settled—the only path to heaven is through the shed blood of Jesus? Absolutely not! Jesus is not teaching the way to heaven is through good works.
God’s will is that you accept Jesus as Savior, serve Him as Lord, and love His people. This is the will of your Father which is in heaven. Good works will be a natural byproduct.
We will be judged by our works:
Romans 2:5-6 (KJV), “… and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; 6 Who will render to every man according to his deeds.”
II Corinthians 5:10 (KJV), “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.”
Revelation 20:12 (KJV), “And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.”
If our good works are not a natural byproduct of a saving relationship with Jesus, then they are not good works.
PRAYER
Prince of Peace, If I ever do anything good—it comes from You. In the powerful name of Jesus, Amen.
Christ will judge works—Only He makes mine good!
The Works of Her Hands 