You are His Masterpiece

Do you see yourself as a child of almighty God? Remember whose you really are. You are an original masterpiece. In fact, the Bible uses these exact words to describe us! “We are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago” (Ephesians 2:10). There has never been and never will be anyone just like you.

Your life here on earth is your special, unrepeatable opportunity to fulfill God’s vision for your life and to magnify the joy he has placed within you. Recognize that the true you is not your flesh and bones. You are a spiritual being living a temporary human experience—a dress rehearsal for eternity. Why not see yourself as joy-filled as God created you to be?

Remember that joy is an outward sign of inward faith in God’s promises. So, by magnifying the joy God has given you, you also exhibit your faith to others and encourage them to impact the world in significant ways.

Any permanent progress in life starts on the inside and spreads to the outside. Attempted improvement that begins externally is doomed for failure in the long run. Why? All lasting growth begins with changes to the mental images you hold inside your head. They ultimately spread to the outside and create permanent changes in your circumstances. What are you doing with this opportunity this week?

Tommy Newberry is the author of The 4:8 Principle available from Tyndale House Publishers this September.