Saved by Grace for Good Works.

"He saved us NOT on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to HIS mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ, our Savior" Titus 3:5-6. How freeing to know that we cannot be made right with God by virtue of our own Good works, but by God's Mercy--only through the renewing work of God's Spirit who comes to us through Jesus. We are truly saved by grace through faith. Not saved by good works. Yet three times in Titus 3 we are told to "be ready for/engage in good works" (1,8,14). So we are saved by grace for good works. Lord help me see what good works you have for me to do today.