The Upper Room 30 November 2021 Daily Devotional | Tuesday Message
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A Masterpiece
Denise L. Armstrong (Ohio, USA)
TODAY’S READING
Psalm 8:1-9
KEY VERSE: We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. – Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
The Upper Room 30 November 2021 Daily Devotional Message
For the past few years, I have been studying how to paint with oils. At first, the technique was overwhelming. However, I am beginning to feel more comfortable with each new painting.
To begin any new work of art, I need an idea, brushes, oils, and a blank canvas. Lately, I start by tracing a photograph and painting the background colors. Little by little, the artwork comes alive — and hopefully resembles the photo too.
It takes time and patience to create a finished product. This process helps me to understand the attention and care our Lord has taken to create each of us. God is the master artist. Scripture says that we are God’s handiwork — not a duplicate but an individual masterpiece. We are fearfully and wonderfully made and remade by our faithful Creator, who knows our innermost being. With God as our painter, we are called to rejoice at the beauty within ourselves and others.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear God, you are the Master Creator with an eye for detail. Help us to see each individual and ourselves with your eyes. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Instead of judging myself and others, I will admire God’s creations.
PRAYER FOCUS
Artists