“For we are God’s workmanship recreated in Christ Jesus.” Ephesians 2:10
When I am inspired as an artist to draw or paint a picture, I usually get a new clean white canvas. As the painting begins step by step to slowly become the image that I had in my heart and mind, only then can others begin to see it, too. There are many phases and hours spent in the development of the painting. What a joy for me, as the artist to see that image coming to life on the canvas.
When we repent from our sins and receive Jesus into our life as Lord and Savior, I think at that moment, we become a new clean canvas. 1 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore, if any person is in Christ, he is a new creation.” God the Father then begins His work in our lives to make us into the image of Jesus, His dear Son. Unlike my paintings, it does not just take a few days or hours, but a lifetime of the Father’s love and care instead. Truly He is the Master Artist. He uses many light and bright colors (days). Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for welfare and peace.” He also uses dark colors (days) to contrast those days. Why? He is teaching us trust and thankfulness in all things. 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “Be thankful in everything no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful for this is the will of God for you, who are in Christ.”
We must remember that only the Master Artist knows what He has to do to make that image of His Son, Jesus come alive on our canvas. He is using all the colors and every brush stroke that is needed to develop a beautiful painting. In the eternal “Art Show” of God, we will be one of many famous portraits painted by the mighty hand of God, as we come alive in Jesus on that heavenly canvas.
Joy,
Phyllis