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Day 5: Ephesians 2:10

The Lord Jesus created each one of us a masterpiece. Yes.

Masterpiece is the original meaning of the word often translated as workmanship. The Greek word used is poiema, from which comes the English word poem, meaning something created by a master artisan. Poetry is beautiful. As a note from my Bible tells me: 

Before conversion to Jesus, our lives had no rhyme or reason. Conversion brought us balance, symmetry, and order. We are God’s poem, His work of art.*

Where are you in your beliefs about yourself? Do you still get tangled up in thoughts that you are too much or not enough? Do you think you are too young, too old, or your appearance, aptitude, or lack of ability in an area of life disqualifies you? Do you question whether Abba-Daddy made a mistake when it came to creating you? Do insecurity, comparison, and shame still rule your heart to some degree?

Paul writes to put these lies to rest. In Christ, we are qualified (Col. 1:12). As the adage states, He doesn’t call the qualified; He qualifies the called. That is you, and that is me. I know from experience that I had to actively speak to these untruths and break my life-long agreement with them, in Jesus’ Name (Mark 16:17).

God has a purpose for each of us and we are the only ones who can fulfill it. He wants us to know the exhilaration of co-laboring with Him. No matter what your current circumstances are or whether you think life has passed you by, you have a purpose. You are God’s purpose. You have significance and a God-given destiny because you are His masterpiece—His beautiful, powerful poem in the Holy Spirit. Now, ask Him for your unique assignment, get crackin,’ and delight His heart and yours.

* Jack W. Hayford, Litt.D, Executive Editor, New Spirit-Filled Life Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, Inc. 2002) Word Wealth for Ephesians 2:10.