READ: PSALM 139; JOHN 3:16-18; 10:10; COLOSSIANS 2:6-7
Isabel, at age eleven, is an amazing dancer. She has already performed with a major ballet company in several productions. Elijah, age thirteen, just graduated college. CJ and LJ, at age twelve, were considered some of the best BMX racers in Texas. Do you know someone like that? Someone gifted in academics, sports, acting—you name it. That was not me.
I was just an average student. I was and am a slightly-better-than-average salesperson. I’m good at a lot of things, superstar at none. It used to bother me until someone pointed me to Psalm 139.
When I read it, I was in awe. God—the only wise God, the Creator of the universe, the King of Kings, and the Lord of Lords—made me! Not only did He make you and me, but His thoughts about us are precious and numerous. In fact, He loves us so much that He was willing to suffer the cross for us. The reason Jesus died and rose again was because He wanted to free us from sin and death so we could be with Him forever. That means, no matter what our talents are, God isn’t holding out on us. He offers us the great joy and purpose of knowing Him, working alongside Him, and growing under His leadership.
So, whether God has given you an amazingly obvious talent, or your talents don’t seem as striking as other people’s, you can live a full life—a life that overflows with thankfulness because you know that God created you out of love. You are so important to God that He made the ultimate sacrifice to save you, and He has given you unique gifts and abilities for use in His kingdom.
I challenge you to read Psalm 139 every day for a whole year. As you do, if you press in to relationship with Jesus, you will be changed. You might even find yourself praising God for His amazing creation: you! • Bonnie Haveman
• When are you tempted to envy others’ abilities?
• What do you do well? How can you honor God with the abilities He has given you?
• Consider taking some time to just thank God for making you, you!
I will praise you because I have been remarkably and wondrously made. Your works are wondrous, and I know this very well. Psalm 139:14 (CSB)
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