I really enjoy poetry, the rhythm of each verse, the way the words flow together to paint a beautiful picture, the different ways poems can be written. I loved the analogy in today’s devotional about being a poem created by God. We are each His masterpiece and each of us has a specific purpose to fulfill. Like poems from poets, we are meant to be in the world and help others to see the imagery that the poet was inspired to write about. God wants others to see His Son in us and He wants us to know how very much He loves us, so much that He created us to be a unique part of His creation. I am, and you are, exactly who God created us to be, a masterpiece meant to serve and love God and others.

From the YouVersion Devotional, “Daily Power, Day 8” by Craig Groeschel

I’ve seen a bumper sticker on several cars that makes me chuckle every time. It simply says, “God don’t make no junk!” (Ironically, it seems like every time I see this bumper sticker, it’s always on an old clunker.) But it’s true: when you’re in Christ, God don’t make no junk!

You are the masterpiece of God, created for the Master’s purpose. The reason it’s important for you to believe this is because when you know who you are, you’ll know what to do. Otherwise, you might be tempted to accept the labels others stick on you and settle for much less.

You are special in Christ, the Master’s creation, created for the Master’s purpose. The Greek word translated as “masterpiece” here in Ephesians 2:10 is poiema (POY-ay-muh). To be “God’s poiema” literally means to be “a work made by God.” Because we derive our English word “poem” from this word, I like to think of us as his beautiful poems.

In Christ, your life should be a poetic statement of God’s glory. The master artisan designs each of our lives to join and interlock to create a big picture, a giant living tapestry, woven of people. Sometimes, from where you’re standing, you might not be able to see where you fit. But if you can take a step back and look at it from his perspective, you can see the overall masterpiece, the perfect workmanship of God.

Power Lift: God, help me to remember that I’m your masterpiece, as unique and beautiful as a poem. I am not who others say I am but who you say I am. My identity rests in you.