God's Masterpiece for God's Purpose

Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)

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.

Let's make this verse personal:
* I am God's masterpiece/workmanship.
* He has created me anew in Christ Jesus...old things are passed away all things have become brand new. Sin can never have the hold on me that it had before because He has washed me.
* Long ago, God planned good things for me to do.
Masterpiece means 1.) a thing made or done with masterly skill; great work of art or craftsmanship.  2.) the greatest work made or done by a person or group. This reminds me of Genesis 1:26 when God said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness." Man was made perfect just like the Creator. Then sin entered, but God made a way for us by sending Jesus to purchase our redemption with His shed blood on the cross. Thus, we are created anew in Christ Jesus. And here is our purpose that we do the good things He planned for us to do. Our enemy will be quick to tell us that we are worthless and cannot be used, but clearly this verse refutes that lie. God intends to use us. What purpose does He have for you and me today? Where is He calling us to go? Who does He intend for us to interact with, encourage, share the gospel with, invest in, disciple, assist financially? Whose cause does He want us to take up in the name of Jesus for the betterment of humanity? The master craftsman has formed us. Now where does He want to use us? It is incredibly exciting to know that this very day my steps are ordered by God. Let's seek His direction and embrace all He has for us today trusting He will provide all that is needed for the "good things" to be completed.

Proverbs 20:24 (NIV)

²⁴ A person’s steps are directed by the Lord.