One summer, I had the pleasure of watching a violin maker go through the steps of creating a violin. It was a remarkable process, and each step had a vital purpose, from selecting the wood, creating the violin using a template, cutting it out, and spending endless hours carving and polishing. Early on in the process, he knew the music this magnificent creation would produce by tapping on the wood. During the process, it made me think about how each person, created by God in the image of God, is a masterpiece. We are all unique, and we all have a song to sing, music to play, gifts to use for the glory of the master violinist. We are all created by God for a purpose and with a destiny. The music within us, however, has to be released.
We have to believe that God created us uniquely. We don’t need to compare ourselves with anyone else. We don’t need to question the purpose or gifts that He has given us. But we do need to embrace them.
Seems like every week I meet people who need to be told that they are special, precious to God and to others. What is blocking the music in your soul? What is keeping you from releasing the beauty from within? Try spending more time in the Word, reading about God’s great love for you as opposed to listening to all the other voices, either in your head or from others. You will find your music. God has a song for each of us to play. And together, each uniquely crafted and fashioned by God, we give Him glory.
Joanne
