"For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." (Ephesians 2:10)
While on a trip to Paris, I visited the Louvre Museum. I stood speechless in the presence of so many priceless paintings. I saw the Mona Lisa, up close and personal. My mother and I stood in awe, whispering in hushed tones, "Can you believe we're looking at her? She's the real thing, not a cheap imitation!" Leonardo da Vinci had no idea when he painted the portrait that it would be a gift to the entire world -- a gift that inspires generation after generation.
God is the Master artist; all of the creation declares His handiwork. Each sunset is a stroke of the Master's brush. And you are His living masterpiece. Mona Lisa can't hold a candle to you. As God's work of art, you are not intended to hang on a wall in a museum, gathering dust. He created you with a purpose -- His purpose -- to do good works that reflect His artistry.
-- Lenya Heitzig and Penny Pierce Rose in “Pathway to God's Treasure: Ephesians”
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