Treasured: You are God’s all-star
Get in the game, part 4 of 4
Pastor Vince DiPaola
“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10, NIV)
“We are God’s *work of art*…” (2:10a, Jerusalem Bible)
To reach your full potential as Gods all star, you must…
1. Know your calling from God:
Fully grasp God’s masterful creation and design of your life.
“For we are *God’s workmanship*…” (Ephesians 2:10a)
“See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me.” (Isaiah 49:16, NIV)
2. Show your gifting to others:
Fervently seek opportunities to make an eternal impact.
“…Created in Christ Jesus for good works…” (Ephesians 2:10b)
“So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and steady, always enthusiastic about the Lord’s work, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.” (1 Corinthians 15:58, NLT)
3. Flow your purpose into god’s plans:
Ferociously intersect your passions with God’s purposes.
“…Which God prepared in advance for us to do ” (Ephesians 2:10c)
“So Jesus said, ‘When you have lifted up the Son of Man on the cross, then you will realize that I am he and that I do nothing on my own, but I speak what the Father taught me… for I always do those things that are pleasing to Him… You are truly my disciples if you keep obeying my teachings.“ (John 8:28–31, NLT)
4. Grow your reward for eternity:
Faithfully pursue a life that will truly outlast you.
“ Leave nothing undone that you ought to do. I say this because I won’t be around to help you very much longer… Very soon now I will be on my way to heaven. I have fought long and hard for my Lord, and through it all I have kept true to him. And now the time has come for me to stop fighting and rest. In heaven a crown is waiting for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that great day of his return. And not just to me, but to all those whose lives show that they are eagerly looking forward to his coming back again.” (2 Timothy 4:5c–8, LB)