You Are His Workmanship

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

 …you are God’s chosen and special people. 1 Peter 2:9

 Props: painting, frame, clear glass piece 

             The Bible says that we are God’s workmanship.  That means we are God’s creation.  He is the one who formed us and put us together before we were born.  He is the one who has a perfect plan for our lives.  Many people have a hard time loving themselves because they don’t understand what it means to be created by God. 

            Look at this painting.  It may be beautiful to you and to me, but no one admires, understands and loves this painting more than the artist.  You see, the artist is the one who dreamt of this painting long before it ever appeared on the canvas.  She is the one who took the time to paint each stroke and form each image.  She is the one who spent hours making it look just right.  Only the artist truly understands the real meaning behind the painting; and she doesn’t just see it or know it, she feels it.

            God thinks of you in the same way that the artist thinks of her painting.  He knew you before you were even formed.  He spent time putting you together, and he loved every minute of it.  He made a plan for your life.  He loves you more than you will ever know. 

            The next time you’re feeling bad about yourself, remember that you were created by God.  He loves you.  He wants what is best for you.  He will protect you.  You are precious to Him.  Learn to see yourself like God does.