Again I look to UNSEARCHABLE RICHES for inspiration, and I found it in the recent issue about  “Good Works”.

 Paul speaks of God’s “Good Works”as all those designed to reconcile all mankind to Him, through Jesus Christ.

 In my play, ROAD TO BETHANY..The Passion Play,  when  Jesus speaks of the  Messiah (Himself),  He says,  “The Messiah will be born in Bethlehem,   of David’s seed,  do “Good Works” for a short while,  undergo His trial and return to the Father.”

 The “Good Works” that Jesus spoke of is making  people aware  of the the Kingdom of God and how they might  be a part of it.

 This is the the mission that so occupied His every moment,   it was, as I beleieve,  His reason,for remaining celabate.

 In His talks  He describes the Kingdom  in many different ways,  depending, I’m certain, on His audience,  choosing  earthly descriptions   in which they would be familiar.

 Once again, in my play,   I choose to have Him say “The Kingdom of God is like a mustard seed that a man plants in his garden.  It grows into a tall tree, birds nest in its branches. ”  Throughout  the gospels,  He uses  many  diverse  parables  to describe   the  Kingdom. 

 You would certainly include His willingly ascending the “cross” as a further extension of His Good Works, which was the ultimate act  that saved all mankind.

 Now let’s consider you and I.  What are our Good Works?

 Remember,   we “believers”, members of the Ecclesia, were chosen by God, for His own good reason,  before the “disruption of the world”.   We didn’t have any say in it,  it was through His good grace.

 Now, with  this great  blessing, comes an obligation.  He expects us to perform our own “Good Works”.

 Paul makes it clear  that we are  to do what God has intended in each to further the accomplishment ,   in support of Jesus Christ, the head of the Ecclesia,  in  completing  God’s purpose in becoming All  in All.

 This would  include  worthy service in  helping others.

 You may also be so full of zeal  at the importance of  knowing and believing in what Paul teaches, that you may be anxious to “convert’ others.  If so,  be sure that you choose your “target”, carefully.  If it’s a family member or a friend,  your efforts may cause  unwanted tensions and even  strained  relaions. 

 Think back to when you were not a “beleiever”, and  weren’t even aware that his teaching was diffeeent.  Also keep in mind that the reason  we came to believe was due to the good graces of God.  It may be that God has not chosen those you seek to educate.

 It is entirely possible, as well, that God will  lead you to do something  to further His purpose.

 It may come to you unexpectedly , like my play,   ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN..The Life of St.Paul., in which I was to bring Paul’s teaching, through  drama ,  to those who may have been unfamiliar,..and I believe   He led me to write  this blog, as well..paulnbob