A Perfect Fit

Good morning! I hope you had a great weekend.

Any shade tree mechanic or do it yourself repair man knows the importance of having the right tool in hand. A slotted screwdriver just won’t do, when the task calls for a Phillips head. Needle nose pliers are just no substitute for a socket wrench. Without the right tools for the job, the job is likely to be done poorly or not at all.

The issue is purpose. The assorted tools in the toolbox were designed for specific purposes. They were not meant to function in all situations, but instead were meant to work in conjunction with the other tools in the toolbox. Being uniquely formed is not just limited to tools:

Ephesians 2:10 (NASB)
10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

Your life is a masterpiece! God created you with uniqueness to fulfill a specific purpose. It is towards this specific purpose that He continues to mold and shape your life. When we look back, we can see how the steps interlock with one another and the shaping process becomes much more visible.

What is even more exciting is the understanding that our purpose was determined even before we were born. God needed to fulfill a great purpose, and your life was the only life perfectly suited to that purpose. From the day you were born, He has been guiding you towards the fulfillment of that greater purpose. It is this purpose that brings great meaning to your life and great joy to the Master Craftsman who has guided you every step of the way.

Today you may feel very disorganized and unsure of where life is taking you. Take comfort, God is molding you to fulfill a purpose that can only be fulfilled by you, because it was designed for you.

Until next Monday, may God’s richest blessings be yours this week.

Carl