Creating The Masterpiece
Posted by Dion Todd June 8th, 2024 1,259 Views 25 Comments
The lamp of the body is the eye. Therefore when your eye is good, your whole body is also full of light; but when it is evil, your body also is full of darkness. Therefore see whether the light that is in you isn't darkness. If therefore your whole body is full of light, having no part dark, it will be wholly full of light, as when the lamp with its bright shining gives you light." Luke 11:34-36 WEB.
After viewing the marble statue of David, someone asked Michelangelo: "How did you know what to cut away?" The sculptor answered: "It's simple. I just remove everything that doesn't look like David." He knew what the statue should look like before he began his work, but it took him three years to carve away the pieces that did not belong.
They say anything can be accomplished when broken down into small enough steps. I do find that when I take on a large project, it works best for me to break it into stages. I complete phase one, then focus on two, and so on until the project is complete. The way you eat an elephant is one bite at a time.
It is essential not to become overwhelmed in our life. Suppose you brought a bride to her new home and showed her all the housework she would do. All the dishes there would be to wash. All the dirty diapers she would have to change. If you showed her everything, all at once, the wedding would probably be off.
God is similarly working on us. He does not want us to remain in darkness, but He also does not want to overwhelm us, so He takes it one step at a time. That is why some teachings are so timely in our lives. It is the Holy Spirit at work uncovering things, reassuring us, comforting us, and giving us a new direction.
We all have areas of our lives that could stand improving, but we could not bear it if it were all done at once. The cost would appear too great, and we would probably give up. When we first come to Jesus, there are usually more areas. After we have walked with Him for a while, hopefully, there will be less.
Some areas are anger, greed, idolatry, jealousy, envy, strife, the love of money, gluttony, and drunkenness. They are combined with various lusts like pornography. These are just a few areas on which the Holy Spirit will shine His light. Do you know that thing that causes the hair on the back of your neck to stand up when mentioned? The one that we tend to keep quiet about? That's the one that I am talking about right there. He will bring those things up one at a time until they are all gone.
Yes, He loves us, and He will wash our sins away. But after growing up on a farm, I can tell you that it is tough to wash a hog while it's actively rolling in the mud. You have to wait for it to stop.
Work with God day by day. Let Him help improve your life and try not to get too far ahead of Him. Take it one day at a time, and He will let you know what is on today's to-do list. Walking with Jesus is not a sprint. It is a marathon. He works with us individually and at our own pace. Don't compare yourself to others that seem more polished. In time, you will be as well.
God is working on a masterpiece that will take decades to perfect: You. He gently chips away parts that don't belong there. So don't get too excited on the mountain top, and don't get too depressed in the valley. This is a lifelong event.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for having patience with me. Please help me to be stable and learn to time my steps with You. Make what is important to You important to me and help me focus on that. Please give me the grace to get through today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Sherry Mccosh commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Creating The Masterpiece
2 months ago
Father, I thank You for having patience with me. Please help me to be stable and learn to time my steps with You. Make what is important to You important to me and help me focus on that. Please give me the grace to get through today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Cristy Herzberg commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Creating The Masterpiece
2 months ago
One step at a time
Bella Colliander commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Creating The Masterpiece
2 months ago
Beautifully put Pastor Dion. Lord, please help me to focus on your priorities and to take one day at a time. I am grateful for another blessed day. In Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! and Amen!
Donald Woodard commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Creating The Masterpiece
2 months ago
Thank You for that word today, Pastor.
Gloria Nebarez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Creating The Masterpiece
2 months ago
Yes Lord, teach me to time my steps and help me to slow down, my life is not a sprint but a long distance marathon! Thank you Jesus for having patiences.
Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Creating The Masterpiece
2 months ago
Dear Lord, Thank you for the patience you show me and the love that shines through! I am so grateful, blessed and very thankful for Jesus as He is the TRUE SAVIOR and without Jesus my life would be an empty shell!! In Jesus precious name I pray, Amen π, Amen π, Amenπβ€οΈ!!
Wanda Pennington commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Creating The Masterpiece
2 months ago
Please give me the grace to get through today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Creating The Masterpiece
2 months ago
Heavenly Father Thank You For All Of The Patience You Spend On Me Amen Good Morning Everyone π
Sylvia Todd commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Creating The Masterpiece
2 months ago
Good morning, all, may you have a most blessed Saturday π»!
Wanda Pennington
2 months ago
Good morning to you and Pastor Dion. May you both have a blessed Saturday and weekend π
Celeste Strenn
2 months ago
You too sweetie πthank you both so so much for this Blessing of a devotional β£οΈ
David Krull commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Creating The Masterpiece
2 months ago
Amen. Your grace is sufficient for me. Thank you Jesus for this day and for the life You have given me.
Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Creating The Masterpiece
2 months ago
Heavenly Father, I thank You for having patience with me. Please help me to be stable and learn to time my steps with You. Make what is important to You important to me and help me focus on that. Please give me the grace to get through today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! β€οΈπ€π»
Mark Williams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Creating The Masterpiece
2 months ago
Heavenly Father, I thank You for having patience with me.
Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Creating The Masterpiece
2 months ago
Yes, Father. Amen!
Schalk De beer commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Creating The Masterpiece
2 months ago
Yes,amen Lord.
Bill Digiglio commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Creating The Masterpiece
2 months ago
Amen.. taking it 1 hour at a time...Have a Blessed day everyone .
Suzanne Russell commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Creating The Masterpiece
2 months ago
I needed that. Thank you so much! God bless you both!