You Are God’s Poem
Have you ever felt like your life doesn’t matter? Maybe you’ve asked yourself, Why am I even here? Well, the Bible answers that in a beautiful way in Ephesians 2:10. It says, “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”
Let’s focus on that word: workmanship. In the original Greek, the word is poema. That’s where we get the English word poem. So, when Paul wrote that we are God’s workmanship, he was saying something deeper. He was saying, you are God’s poem. Think about that! You’re not just a random person on the planet. You are a work of art, carefully created by the hand of God Himself.
You Are God’s Poem, Not a Mistake
Poems aren’t thrown together. They are carefully written. Each word matters. Each line has purpose. That’s how God views your life. He made you on purpose. He gave you gifts, talents, and a personality that no one else has. God didn’t make a mistake when He made you. He knew exactly what He was doing.
Sometimes, life gets messy. Things don’t go our way. People hurt us. We make bad choices. But guess what? God still sees the full picture. Just like a poet writes through rough drafts to reach something beautiful, God continues working on your life. He doesn’t give up on His poem.
Ephesians 2:10 also says you were created in Christ Jesus for good works. That means your life has a mission. You’re not saved just to sit still. You were saved to move, to serve, to make a difference in the world for Jesus.
You Are Written with a Purpose
When Paul wrote these words, he was reminding the church that salvation is a gift, not something we earn (see Ephesians 2:8-9). But right after he says that, he tells us what comes next: purpose. Because you are God’s poem, you have a job to do. There are people only you can reach. There are acts of love, kindness, and truth that God wants to do through you. Isn’t that exciting?
This also means you don’t have to copy someone else. A poem is unique. So are you. You don’t need to sound like someone else or live their life. God wants to use your voice, your story, and your gifts. He already planned good works for you to walk in. Your job is to say “yes” and follow Him.
So, next time you look in the mirror and wonder if you matter, remember Ephesians 2:10. You are God’s poem. He’s the Author, and He’s still writing your story. Trust Him. He doesn’t make junk. He creates beauty. And you, child of God, are one of His greatest masterpieces.
Let your life speak like a poem. Allow it to point to Jesus. Let it tell the world that God is good—and He’s not done with you yet.
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