Have you ever wondered just how God made everything? Have you been sitting outside during the summer looking up at the beautiful sky with all the twinkling stars shining like diamonds, the bright moon shining so bright you didn’t need a flashlight? What about walking along the beach as the sun begins to pop up on the horizon with it’s beautiful orange canvas? What about when the skies turn dark and thunder is clapping so loud you need earplugs? These ladies are some of the many wonders of our Lord from His artistic hands!
Our God of the universe created all this beautiful artwork and more. As you sit and think on these, your mind is captivated by ALL the wonders of God’s creations; and yet, in all these things happening around us, there is still MORE! Something even greater that He is molding into being.
His greatest masterpiece of all time = You and Me!!!
God created the heavens and earth and He knew it was good, yet there was still something missing….It was US!! So He decided He needed to make man in the image of Himself. We were created to have fellowship with Him. We were not just an after dinner thought. We were the special finishing touch to His creation!
Zechariah 2:8 says ”For thus saith the Lord of hosts; after the glory hath sent Me unto the nations which spoiled you; for He that toucheth you toucheth the apple of His eye. He says we are His workmanship.” How about that? We are His greatest work of art. We are so valuable that He tells us we are the apple of His eye!
Ephesians 2:10 says “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”
Did you know there is a Master at work in you? Did you know your life is a priceless work of art? He is the Master Artist, who is painting, sculpting, chiseling away each day as He envisions you to be. With every stroke He is shaping your identity in His image. You can depend on His Masters Art Degree. You will experience every day as He chisels at you that what you end up with is a “one of a kind” “not for sale” masterpiece.
Do you have a hard time believing you are God’s masterpiece? That you are special to Him? If you question this at all, then that means ol’ slewfoot (Satan) is trying to convince you otherwise. Don’t let him come in and fill your head and heart up with all kinds of lies. This is definitely not what our God thinks of us!
How about taking a trip to the closest mirror in your house…go…right now…then come back….and take a long hard look while you are there.
OK, so what did you see? I pray you saw a beautiful cherished creation, a treasure, a masterpiece! Because that is what God created when He made you. But maybe you saw some things when you looked in that mirror that you didn’t like.
Think of your life when you look in the mirror as a canvas that began empty with nothing there but as soon as you were born He began a new work in you creating an astounding depiction of His glory and grace. I know sometimes you may think “But wait, God…this part of my life is a waste; don’t draw that!” But remember these are some special strokes and chiseling that God is having to apply as He is growing us, changing us into His special masterpiece.
Are you willing to let Him paint, chisel you until He gets you right where He wants/needs you to be?
You are His most prized possession and what matters most to Him is you!
So why not let Him be the creative Master artist that He is and let Him transform you so that you reveal His beauty, His glory and His love, His MASTERPIECE!
A lovely work that comes straight from the Master’s hand.
When you looked in that mirror did you question, “God, am I your masterpiece?”
If you feel or have felt this way at any time in your life, open your heart, your ears, and watch this video and allow God to show you who you are or who you can become.
Now say this “(your name) is God’s original Masterpiece!”
Let’s Pray:
Dear God,
Sometimes it is hard for me to think of myself as a piece of Your artwork, created to be just who You wanted me to be. Help me to acknowledge and embrace who You have made me to be. I’ve had areas in my life that needed or still need chiseling, and I thank You for continuing to be a Master Artist and stroking me daily in areas that need to be fixed. Help me, Lord, to fully be that person You had in mind as You made me. Help me to live to glorify You and to fully reveal this wonderful masterpiece that You continually grow and chisel each day! In Your name I pray.
Amen!
