“For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
Workmanship? What does that mean? Another translation might be “masterpiece”. We are God’s masterpiece, the pinnacle of His creation. So we are created by a great God to do great things, and no one is just supposed to “get by”…and if you are different than everybody else it is because you are supposed to be – you were designed that way!
We so often strive to be “normal”, and to “fit in”. I believe that normal and fitting-in are tools of the enemy to keep us from the greatness God designed us for. And I just happen to think that normal sucks. Sorry, I typed “stinks” but my abnormal computer spell-corrected it to that other word (JK – I like the other word better, sorry if it is offensive to any readers).
God is not “normal”, and Jesus was not just a “normal” guy. All throughout history there are records of abnormal people doing extraordinary things! Maybe being abnormal makes one extra-special…I am running with that. Moses stuttered and saw burning bushes that didn’t burn. Noah built an ark in the desert before it had ever rained. David went to battle with a sling shot. Paul was leading the charge to keep things normal and persecute new believers of Christ.
So often we hear it said: “So what difference can one person make?” Do you think Abraham Lincoln pondered that…? Do you think Dr. King wondered that? I know I do…do you? Maybe a better question is “Should you?” Absolutely NOT! Unless God made a mistake with you and you are the one He created and said whoops…really? Sorry, but one of God’s attributes is that He is perfect…no mistakes then.
Want to know God’s purpose for you? Maybe you are looking for change. Come and hang out with us this weekend as we finish the series called Identity Theft. I will be asking you four questions that if you are willing to deeply consider you can and will discover God’s purpose for you to help build His Kingdom!
We gather at Capo Valley High School (follow the signs) at 10am. So drop your kids in their age appropriate classes, grab some coffee and donuts, and hang out in our casual “come as you are” atmosphere. We have uplifting (rockin’) worship time and an inspiring message. And if you can't make it...please catch it on the media section of our website anytime after Sunday. So don’t let the enemy keep you from discovering your purpose, and don’t underestimate the difference you could make for His Kingdom!
pastor pat
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