The first time I ever came “up close and personal” (I mean less than twelve inches away) with a Rembrandt, I was overwhelmed with emotion. It may sound silly, but I was totally thrilled to be so close to a piece of art that had been painted 400 years ago by a master artist. It was beyond cool!
The interesting thing is, you and I daily come in contact with masterpieces when we come in contact with one another. Ephesians 2:10 (NLT) says, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”
In his book, Sparkling Gems from the Greek, Rick Renner states, “The Greek word here for masterpiece is ‘poiema,’ [which] carries the idea of something that is artfully created. The Greek word for a poet, ‘poietes’ comes from the same word. In reference to a poet, this Greek word would denote ‘one who has the extraordinary ability to write or create a literary masterpiece.’ … Once God was finished making you new, you became a masterpiece, skillfully & artfully created in Christ Jesus…God’s creative artist, intelligent genius went into your making,” (p. 599).
You are a masterpiece created by the ultimate Artist. You are beautiful. You have value. You are a fine work of art, greater than any masterpiece ever created by human hands. When God created you, He used all His creative genius in doing so. You are not an accident. You are not a mistake. You are a priceless, exquisite & precious work from the hand of God.
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)
Thank You, for this lovely post. Yor are a great encouragement, just as you mentioned, that you wished you would be :)) Blessings
Thank you so much, Jasmina. Blessings to you!
Hi Alisha,
I just found your blog through the finding joy link up. What a valuable source of inspiring information you have created here on your blog, its awesome! I look forward to coming back and spending time reading your thoughts and encouragements. I really enjoyed this blog post about being a masterpiece.
Blessings,
Shannon Q
Thank you for visiting, Shannon, and thank you for your kind words! I’m popping over to visit your blog! Blessings, Alisha
wonderful! I love how God shines through art and poetry. I too am emotional when I see God’s beauty and design in something. He gave man so much potential to create and appreciate beauty. My kids make fun of me that I cry at every movie, even the happy ones. But sometimes even kids’ movies have such a message and the intensity of God’s love just overflows and pours out of my soul…
Lol Jennifer! There are parts of the Little House books that, to this day, I can’t read aloud. I’m such a crybaby! 😀