by Naomi Chua
“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.”
Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)
Doctor: “One, two, three, PUSH!”
Husband: “Come on Dear, you can do it! I see her head now!”
Doctor: “One more long and strong push for baby’s body to be out!”
I took one final deep breath, followed the instructions of my obstetrician and pushed as hard as I could. My face and neck were flushed. I used every bit of strength to push as hard as I could. It felt as though at any moment I could just pass out due to the lack of oxygen. The next moment, I heard a loud and high-pitch cry, followed by several cries to gasp for air – that’s the first cry of my baby, Magdalene. I couldn’t contain my eagerness to see my baby in person for the very first time after carrying her in my womb for almost 9 months.
Tears of joy rolled down my cheeks, as I laid my eyes upon my baby. My lips couldn’t help but utter this verse from Ephesians 2: 10 (NLT) “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.” As I declared this verse into my baby’s life, I replaced the pronouns “we” and “us” with “you”.
Then it dawned upon me that this is the heart of most parents and definitely the heart of God – our Heavenly Father. In the eyes of God our Heavenly Father, you and I are His unique masterpiece. You are beautiful. You are precious. You are loved. No matter your size and shape, your past or even your present; You are God’s masterpiece. Synonyms of masterpiece are: precious, gem, jewel, treasure and piece of the master etc. Every masterpiece is created for good things, for a good purpose. Yes, these are the thoughts that God, our Creator has of us.
In the eyes of God our Heavenly Father, you and I are His unique masterpiece. You are beautiful. You are precious. You are loved. No matter your size and shape, your past or even your present; You are God’s masterpiece.
If this day, there are any thoughts or self-image which you’re harboring that say you’re lesser than who God says you are in Ephesians 2:10 – you are God’s masterpiece, you are created to do good things – know that these are the lies of the enemy to derail and discourage you. I encourage you to mull over this verse from Ephesians 2:10, let every word sink deep into your heart. Hear from your Creator His love for you – because you are His precious masterpiece.
God bless you!