CROSSTRAX!
One man’s view
about the things
that really matter….
God’s Workmanship
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works….
Ephesians 2:10
There are no self-made men or women. If we claim to be, it’s too bad for us.
For by nature, we are all sinners, and what we make of ourselves is horrible to contemplate. But a person made and remade by God is creation’s most beautiful sight. What works of art we will be someday when Christ is formed in is perfectly! This is what God is working towards in us.
God skilfully draws us into the pattern of his marvellous purpose for his kingdom and for our salvation. If by myself alone I decide I must be this or do that, I forget I am the clay. It is when I acknowledge him as the potter that I want Him to do with me as he wills. He can humble me or exalt me: it’s all the same as long as I know it is his workmanship. He may use me or shelve me, give to me, or take from me: it doesn’t matter, if only I know his hand controls what takes place. When I stop telling God what I want to be, He will make me what I ought to be. “Does the clay say to him who fashioned it, “What are you making?” or “Your work has no handles””?” (Isiah 45:9).
This doesn’t mean we no longer care about ourselves. He wants us to love and respect ourselves, for that means we love and respect His designs and purposes for us. And then we want to be conformed to his vision for us. To be God’s workmanship, that brings peace.
Prayer
Our gracious God, we thank you in Jesus’ name for your workmanship in us. Have your way with us, Lord you are the Potter; make us what you will. Amen.
Ron Paton
TRAX Chaplain