A Master Craftsman

“Grampa and granddaughter were sitting in her room when she asked, “Grampa, did God make you?” “Yes, God made me,” he answered. A few moments later, she asked “Did God make me?” Again, the answer was “Yes.” She looked in the mirror for a while, then said, “You know, God is doing a whole lot better work lately” (preaching.com).

We are all a work in progress, aren’t we? The Scriptures affirm this in several places. When we read what Paul wrote to the church in Ephesus, we learn that believers are God’s ‘...workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works…” (Ephesians 2:10). It has been His plan from the beginning for all of his children “...to become conformed to the image of His Son…” (Romans 8:29). What can we learn from the Bible about God’s workmanship?

God works in us to accomplish His purposes, not our own. While the brothers and sisters in Philippi were to “...work out your salvation with fear and trembling…” (Philippians 2:12), Paul then goes on to say that “...it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure” (Philippians 2:13).

God provides everything we need to do His will as He works in us. “Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord, equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen” (Hebrews 13:20–21).

God never leaves a job unfinished. As Paul thanked God for how the Philippian Christians shared in his gospel work, he reminded them that “...He who began a good work in you will perfect (bring to completion, MJA) it until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6).

God is a master craftsman. He wants to transform you. How about it? Are you ready for a renovation?

God loves you!

Mike