What Are the Required "Works" of God?

Today's Readings: "Then they asked him, "What must we do to do the works God requires?" Jesus answered, "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent." (John 6:28-29)

"As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame." For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile--the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." (Romans 10:11-13)

There is a rest offered to both Jew and Gentile alike, “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) We can cease from our labors (our own supposed good works under the law) and rest in the work of God that was accomplished in Christ Jesus upon the cross. In Isaiah 40:4;42:16 God promised to “make the crooked way straight” for us. In Mark 10:27 Jesus says, “With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible. “

One day we will put off this flesh that troubles us so. Yes, we still sin--until He who is without sin comes. But, Christ was made a propitiation for our sin. (Romans 3:25, 1 John 2:2; 4:10) Lay down your burden today. Rest in Him. He paid the price. (John 19:28-30) The words Jesus used as he hung dying on the cross were, "It is finished." Finished comes from the greek word "tello" which implies that a specific goal or purpose has been properly and ultimately met. Of course, as believers, we know that that purpose was to bring many sons and daughters to the Father. (Hebrews 2:10) Literally, "tello" can be translated as "paid in full"! Beloved of God, believe! Christ has promised on that day (the day of Christ’s return) we wont’ be ashamed. Numbers 23:19 says, “God is not a man that he should lie”. Cease from your toil and your worry--trust and believe on Christ, the solid Rock today!