The Finishing Touch

God’s Work is Art in your Life to Create a Masterpiece. A Handiwork! For those who are artistic with painting, drawing, writing, singing, orchestra, pottery, design, architecture etc. There is always a goal in sight. The final touches or finished product.

John Williams the former conductor, writer, composer of the Boston Pops wrote the iconic piece for the movie Star Wars. What a piece of artwork it was, capturing audiences worldwide 🌐.

A masterpiece that began with a thought and to starting out with some ideas on some scracth paper and a few music notes.

God the Father has thoughts and plans about you, before you were born on this planet called earth!

“For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].” Ephesians 2:10.AMP

“I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.”
Jeremiah1:5 NLT

Like any form of artwork or creativity, there is a beginning and also an end of the final piece. The challenging part is the process. This process or progress can be very frustrating. You can get stuck or be at an impasse, at times procrastinating or just be ready to quit. I’ve learned that nothing good comes easy! Even if your life is so messed up, there is a purpose and a plan for you. God knows what you are facing and the challenges you face. He has allowed you to go through this time of suffering.

You may have fear of what you are facing or going through, but stay the course. God has you exactly where He wants you. When the potter gets frustrated, they crush the current piece of clay and start fresh. God the Father sees you as a treasure and desires to demonstrate His work through you , so that Jesus his son would be glorified.

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. [8] We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; [9] persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. [10] We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 NIV

God prepares us in advance for what is in store for our life. Yes, we can make unwise and foolish choices, that we can learn from and bounce backbif we will just let go and surrender our will to God’s perfect plan for us.

So what will it be? Do you want to live in bitterness, fear, anger, unforgiveness, etc. Or will you allow the worknof God’s Spirit and plan for you become a treasure in this jar of clay?

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. [29] For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters”.
Romans 8:28-29.NIV

Will you allow God to conform you into the image of His son Jesus Christ today?

I want to challenge you my friend to review these Scriptures and pray to the Lord for guidance, help, and strength. To be the person God designed you to be according to his will and plan.

Enjoy this day and coming week.