Van Gogh. Picasso. Cassatt. The names alone evoke images of world-renowned masters and their work–each artist sharing a glimpse of the world as he imagined it. Some images are bold and colorful; others a melding of shadows.
In the same way, God is creating His own masterpiece in each of us. Every experience, circumstance, or emotion we encounter becomes part of the canvas–representing our struggles and triumphs, joys and sorrows, secrets and revelations.
And, if we look carefully, we’ll notice the Master’s brushstrokes. Do you see them? They’ve smoothed the rough areas and shed light on the dark places. He’s taking painstaking care to create an amazing work of art–a representation of someone beautiful and unique–you.
…he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (Philippians 1:6 NIV)
The work may not be finished yet, but the outline is clear. And the artist? He already knows who you’ll become. Perfect…incomparable…transformed.
