God’s Masterpieces and Coming Out of Darkness

Oct 12 – Masterpiece

What is your masterpiece?  What do you consider to be the crowning creation that you have made?  As I’m asking you the question, I don’t know that I have an answer for myself.  I think perhaps a poem I wrote awhile ago, but I’m not quite sure. 

A masterpiece holds all the glory and skill of its artist – a representative work which showcases the artist’s strengths.  As with any good art, the artist has poured a considerable portion of him or herself into that work and it carries with it a part of the artist’s identity.  One translation of Ephesians 2:10 says that “We are God’s masterpiece…”  Wow.  Me?  A masterpiece?  Yes.  I, along with the rest of the human race, am the crowning glory of God’s creation, made in His image and bearing a part of His glory inside me.  It can be very difficult to view ourselves in that light.  For reassurance of the glory God has placed in you, read Psalm 8 and take a listen to one of my favorite songs, “Anyway” by Nichole Nordeman. 

Consider the question DevoZine gives for today – If you could see the finished product, what would God’s picture of your life look like?

Oct 13 & 14 – Graffiti Art – Jesus Frees Us

Every now and then, I hear a story about someone’s random talent.  It seems there are no limits to the creativity and ability that God has put inside each one of us!  For this graffiti artist, what a gift for him to be able to turn a traditionally illegal art into a legitimate art form for God’s glory, prayerfully painting in the light of day.  In 1 Corinthians 4:5, Paul says that “[God] will bring to light what is hidden in darkness.”  Often, we have parts of our lives that we want to hide from people and from God.  We act in the dark, in secret because we know that the things we are doing dishonor God.  But when we allow Him to take control of our lives – when we begin living lives that desire to know Him more – He sheds His light on the darkest places of our lives and begins to use even our secrets to bring Him honor and glory.

This talented young man knew only a secretive, defacing art form but once God turned Caleb’s life around, his art become something to be admired in the day, enjoyed in the light for both artist and audience.  Let God take the darkness that you hide and turn it around for His glory.  Use your creative talents to bring other people into the presence of God in a way they never even considered before.  That is the beauty of creativity – we can all share in the glory of God’s creation.