Praise to
the Master Carpenter
Mark
6:3a….. "Isn't this the carpenter? Isn't this Mary's son and the
brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon?”
Gen. 2:7….. "The Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life”
Ps 92:4…. "For you make me glad by your deeds, O LORD; I sing for joy at the works of your hands."
Kristi’s father is gifted in working with wood. He has, for
a number of years now, fashioned everything from oak toy boxes to
cherry and maple coat trees and lecterns. The time,
materials, and intense concentration required for his fine work of
carpentry would not be fully grasped for those who have not endeavored
to work with wood. The labors of a carpenter often go
unappreciated by the inattentive eye. Much of the craftman's character is hidden and
sealed with the grain. The transformation of raw materials into a
unique, hand-crafted work of art is worthy of celebration and praise in
careful appreciation of
final products.
I love the
image of God as the potter, shaping and fashioning us as we submit to
His hand. A similar image is found in the working of His
hands by His tools on the raw material with which we were born, blocks
of wood with fascinating potential. I can look back on times
of hammering and sanding, not understanding the pains at the time
but thankful today for the results. He is still working on my
rough edges, and I’m thankful that He knows what He is
doing. The final product will be according to His plans and
for HIS pleasure and glory.
I reflected on such things while driving home after Christmas. The saws and sanders of God's workbench crafted thankful mental prayers. Jesus is the Master Carpenter. Following Jesus means being fashioned by divine processes. May HIS masterful work in our lives, as we intentionally place ourselves in His woodshop at the altar of His workbench, not go unappreciated this year!
I reflected on such things while driving home after Christmas. The saws and sanders of God's workbench crafted thankful mental prayers. Jesus is the Master Carpenter. Following Jesus means being fashioned by divine processes. May HIS masterful work in our lives, as we intentionally place ourselves in His woodshop at the altar of His workbench, not go unappreciated this year!
Gen. 2:7….. "The Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life”
Ps 92:4…. "For you make me glad by your deeds, O LORD; I sing for joy at the works of your hands."
