Last week we looked at our identity through the lens of Scripture, realizing that our roles are not who we are but rather we gain our identity from who Christ says that we are. Let’s continue this thought a little further and explore another identity that Christ gives to us and then what the purpose is.
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works
Which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
Ephesians 2:10
From this verse we can add one more thing to our identity: His workmanship. . This word workmanship comes from the Greek word poiema. The word poiema can also be translated poetic masterpiece. We are God’s poetic masterpiece. Let that thought sink in to your head and heart for a minute. You are God’s poetic masterpiece. There is no other person on this earth quite like you. You are an original. There is no duplicate, even children that are born identical have some distinguishing characteristics. Each and every one of us is unique.
Not only are you unique, you are God’s Masterpiece. When we think of a masterpiece, we think of something that is the very best. A Masterpiece must also be made or created by someone who is a Master. A Master is the best in the business. They have taken years to hone their skills. We are not created by any ol’ master. We were created by the God of the Universe. You are so amazingly designed and made. God “knit you together in your mother’s womb.” (Psalm 139: 13). Doesn’t it amaze you to think that God formed you from the joining of 2 microscopic pieces of DNA from your parents? The Master Designer of the Universe intricately put you together.
You are so special to Him, He does not want you to think of yourself in terms of the roles that you have. He wants you to think of yourself in terms of who He tells you, you are. He wants to give you your identity. When you look at a painting by Monet or the artwork of Michelangelo, you marvel at the piece of art. As you admire the art, you begin to turn your attention from the artwork to the artist. You marvel at the talents and abilities of the artist. You marvel at their creative skills. You wonder where they received the inspiration to make such a masterpiece.
The artists receive their inspiration from God and His creation. God is the author of creativity. He is the author of beauty. He is the author of genius.
God created you as His poetic masterpiece! You are the fulfillment of His design and creative genius.
When we go to the art museum and look at a piece of art, we consider the talent of the artist. When people look at you, do they marvel at the Master Craftsman who created you?
We are God’s Poetic Masterpiece for a purpose. That purpose it says in Ephesians 2:10 is to perform the good works which He also created for us to do. We all at one point or other wonder what we are supposed to do with our lives. This usually happens when our roles change. However, there is never any shortage of good works for us to do. We just have to get off our couch, open our eyes and our hearts, and get busy.
As we get busy doing the good works which God has prepared for us, our goal is not to get the praise and the glory, but rather to be on display as a piece of art – a poetic masterpiece – pointing to our creative and awesome Masterful Designer.
You are God’s poetic masterpiece. You were created for good works. These good works that God prepared for you to do are waiting for us to do so we can through them bring honor to our Creator.
Every day, remember who you are. You are chosen, an adopted son/daughter, forgiven, redeemed, and God’s poetic masterpiece. Go and fulfill the good works prepared for you and while you are doing those good works, remember who you are.
