Good Work
When we give our lives to Jesus, we trust Him to begin a good work in us. He plants within us seeds and cultivates their growth. The fruits He wants us to bear are traits such as patience, joy, hope, humility, contentment, and charity.
All of our own attempts at growing these fruits are futile without the transforming power of God. And yet, we do have a part to play in the process. What does that look like? What level of effort is required from us?
As God begins to work in us, we uncover a great mystery. The mystery of complete transformation through God’s grace alone, yet not opposed to our own efforts. Jesus is the Finisher and Perfector of your faith, and you can trust that “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."
