Long time no post! Allow me to share with you a verse I have been studying. It happens to be one of my favorites because it is filled with hope. I don't know about you- but I can use a daily dose of hope! Can't seem to get enough hope? Look to Jesus my friend. Here goes:
"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
I believe this verse overflows with hope. Here is why. First, you and I are a workmanship. And, not just anybodies workmanship- God's. We are created in the very image of the Creator. Take a momment and let that fact really soak in. Often times I skip over this reality. Something about me resembles Jesus. Now- I certainly fall very, very, very short of Jesus- but somewhere within there is a 'hint' of Jesus. That really excites me!
The word workmanship (based on my very little knowledge of the Greek language) is the word 'poiema' which means "poem, masterpiece, to make something new, with the implication of using materials already in existence, to make, to fashion". I love the idea that we are God's poem. He is working to create a masterpiece of poetry in each of us. Every line of our individual poem is unique. Sometimes the lines created in me have been more like a funeral dirge than a hopeful sonnet. That my friends is a part of the masterpiece.
What I love most about this word is 'the implication of using materials already in existence'. What a sweet reminder that God has given us everything we need to do the work he has called us to. The materials are already there- God is just working to fashion or mold them into what they need to be in order for us to fulfill our calling in Christ Jesus.
I wonder if you are growing weary in the work God has called you too. It is so easy to get discouraged but don't let yourself! That is exactly what Satan would want. Don't give in. Remember, God prepared this work in advance for you to do. He help you see it through until completion. Find your hope in him. Remember- "The One who calls you is faithful...".
Today, I'm allowing God to write a new line of my life poem. I'm not growing weary but stronger. I refuse to give in even when the going gets ruff! I'm trusting in the One who is faithful! I wonder what my new life line will read? Oh the possibilities with God!
Loving the One,
Lori
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