The Junkyard Master
JOHN 16:33
These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.
I know a man named Billy who lives in a nearby town. Billy is what you might call a junkyard specialist. Billy spends his time going to junkyards around the area and looking at the things other people have thrown away. He scours the junkyards to find value in that which has been deemed worthless. Billy then loads his treasures into his truck and hauls them back to his garage. In his garage, he turns what was once considered junk into contemporary pieces of art. He then sells them to interested buyers for up to $5,000. Billy can do this because he sees more than what everyone else sees. When Billy looks at junk, he sees a masterpiece in the making. When God sees you, mistakes and all, He also sees a masterpiece. You may feel worthless, used up, or discarded. But when you met Jesus Christ, you met the One who can transform you from what you think you are into what you truly are—a valuable masterpiece with a purpose. Billy’s artwork does more than fill empty spaces with interesting ornaments.
Billy’s pieces are conversation starters. When people look at one of Billy’s works, they ask the owner to tell them the story behind it. The owner then explains how Billy went about crafting the marvel. In other words, Billy’s art brings him glory. Similarly, you are to be a conversation starter about your Creator. You are here to bring God glory. You have a story to tell. You have a life to share. Your experiences and the situations you face not only shape you into who you are but also provide a testimony to encourage others along their way as well. Never be shy about telling others how God has brought you to where you are today. Your story matters, and it can make a difference in the lives of those around you.
Dear God, thank You for taking the mess and mistakes of my past and weaving them all together to create the masterpiece You have called me to be. I embrace Your plan for my life and trust You will bring it about in complete fruition of Your intention.
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