Tonight had to be one of the most fun nights at church with my students. My lovely wife taught our students and we talked about being God’s masterpiece and letting our “light” shine.
In the New Living Translation Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” The Greek word for masterpiece means “what is made”; God made us, and then broke the mold when He was finished. Just think we are a one of a kind creation and nowhere else on this planet or in this galaxy is another person just like you or me. We are one of a kind creations and that makes us priceless works of art.
God has a plan for each of us, as Jeremiah 29:11 says “a plan for a hope and future, for our welfare and not for harm or destruction.” God desires such an intimate relationship with each one us because He created us. God knows what makes you happy and sad. He is delighted when we talk with Him about anything and everything in our lives.
Our students tonight carved Jack-O-Lanterns! The entire church smelled of pumpkin and I’m pretty sure we stained a plastic table orange. Once the students were finished they were given a candle to place inside the pumpkin and the lights were turned off. The glow of the candlelight through the pumpkins is amazing. To think that such a small light can be so bright in a dark room and many small lights bring great light to a dark room.
Matthew 5:16 says, “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven (ESV).” Believers are to be like Jack-O-Lanterns, the light of Christ should shine through our lives in such a way that when people look at us they see Christ. We are to be a beacon of hope and light to this dark and dying world.
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