40 Days in the Word - Day 40: Ephesians 2:4-10

Verse 10
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.

My Thoughts: The Bible says we are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). It also says that the heavens declare the glory of God (Psalm 19:1).

One of the most interesting passages, to me, about the human body, is in Proverbs: “Ears that hear and eyes that see--the LORD has made them both (Proverbs 20:12).” Man’s attempt to duplicate mechanically these two parts of the body fall way short of their technology. I love to watch shows concerning nature. When you see the ability of a cuttlefish to change not just their color but even the texture of their exterior, you are dumbfounded by their intelligence and creative ability.

As man, we have a tendency to focus on our creation before we ponder all of creation. To elevate ourselves to a place of superiority to the point of even misunderstanding a well publicized scripture, John 3:16. We interpret the word, “world” in this passage to exclusively mean us when the real meaning is inclusive of all of God’s creation. So the question is, why did God create humans? What is our purpose in all creation? The answer is found in scripture on the day we were created (Genesis 1:27-18). However, this is another scripture which has been misused for the purpose of serving ourselves. We take the word “rule” or “reign” to mean we can do with God’s creation how we see fit and exploit it for our own benefit. The problem is God originally created us to reflect His image and nature to govern His creation with Him in mind, not ourselves. Is God a dictator and exploiter? No! God is merciful, full of kindness, slow to anger, and rich in benevolence (Psalm 103:8). In His image, we are to do the good things He planned for us long ago (verse 10). This is how we are God’s masterpiece, fearfully and wonderfully made.

Application: Life (Especially, how I take care of and relate to all of God's creation.). This verse impacts my heart, soul, mind, and body.

Note: I skipped days 38 and 39.