Masterpiece

MASTERPIECE
Ephesians 2:10
“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

“How’s Trevor?” Jesse’s Mom asked when he got home after swimming.

“Well, at first he was depressed. But we found Scripture that lifted his spirits.” (See 198 devotion Uplifted).

“That’s great, Jesse. I’m proud that you’re the dependable friend he can count on.”

“I’ve been thinking a lot about how I’d feel if you and Dad were getting divorced, and it freaks me out.”

“Me too, honey. The men in my life are real treasures—just as we all are in God’s eyes.”

“Yeah, Mom. But sometimes I forget that.”

Do you sometimes forget that you’re treasured? You are: priceless, cherished, beloved, a prize beyond measure.

Our Father is an artist, and His creation is unspeakably magnificent. No two people are alike. Even identical twins have different fingerprints. We are not created to be idle like treasures shelved in a museum. Neither are we created to sit silently in the museum of worship. We were created in the likeness of God (Genesis1:27), to do good works, to the glory of the Father. (Matthew 5:16).

God redeemed us so that our good works would showcase the brilliance of His grace. Our redemption is God’s most awesome work—His greatest masterpiece—but it cost Jesus His life. While we were dead in our sins, He made us alive in His Son, Jesus Christ. It is by His grace that we are saved! (Ephesians 2:1,5).

You can believe that God’s finger pointed to the Scriptures for Jesse to read for lifting his friend’s spirits. Jesse’s practical good works brought much glory to the Father that day. Image God’s smiling face while they swam at the pool afterwards.

When despair threatens, remind yourself how treasured you are to the One Who created you—and bought your redemption with the death of His only Son.

Take Home Nugget

Paul reminded the Ephesians that they were God’s “workmanship.” He probably used the Greek word, poiema, which means “poem”, or a “work of art.” We’re God’s works of art in His museum—earth—filled with billions of his masterpieces—pointing a dark world to His light of love.

Dedicated to Mary Louise Randolph, 1932-2009. A magnificent masterpiece of God’s workmanship; she never forgot whose she was. Her good works touched many, including her extensive family. We miss you, Mom!

J.D. Griffith

Sing, O sing of my Redeemer;
With His blood He purchased me;
On the cross He sealed my pardon,
Paid the debt and made me free.

Blis

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