Eph 2:10 reminds us that we are God’s handiwork, His workmanship, His creation, His ‘poem’, His masterpiece.
We do not work to earn God’s favour, for He has lavished blessings of love, grace, mercy and kindness on us. But because He is a creative God, He has prepared good works for us to do – works which suit our personality, temperament, talents and skills. Like a children’s shape sorter, He does not force square pegs into round holes! He is a God who celebrates our individuality and even though the brushstrokes of our lives may be similar, even though we are all called to worship Him and witness to others of His amazing salvation, He gives us all individual good works to do.
We often feel there is so little we can do for God, but life is a journey where we can explore HIs purposes and delight in doing His will. We are all different and shouldn’t try to force ourselves to be like others. Instead, we can be content and blessed in serving God in those areas for which He equips us and revel in the diversity of His amazing creation. (Rom 12:4-8)