Divine Design: Blueprints for Daily Living

Imagine this if you will! Before the Grand Canyon was formed. Before the sun rose in the East and sets in the West. Before the mountains were formed. Before creation began – even before running water – if you can even imagine. We were on God’s mind. In fact, we were in his heart. God the divine architect created each of us in the total design of his plan of creation and salvation. We are so special to Him, we were made in his very own image. That means when you get to heaven, you will not be surprised when you see God. He looks like us! Or rather, we look like him.

Ephesians 1:3 tells us, “Blessed be the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ who have blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.”

God has a plan and wants to bless us with every spiritual blessing in Christ. God chose us in Christ Jesus before creation of the world. Adopted us as his children. Provided salvation for us through Jesus dying on the cross. We are his kids and I have his features. I am not sure God deals with the weight problem like I do, but he knows my struggles.

As God’s kid, he wants the best for me, just as I want the best for my children. I am very proud of my son. He is a graphic designer and videographer. He is doing some out of the box stuff that goes way beyond what I showed and trained him to do. I want him to succeed in everything he does and so I would and will assist him in any way I can to see that happen. In the same way only in a greater degree God wants us to be at peak both in this world and spiritually. He spurs us on as we grow in him and develop our spiritual, mental, physical and emotional being.

What a firm foundation of salvation God has constructed for our lives in Christ Jesus. We are not some quick afterthought. He didn’t just accidentally put us together. We are part of his original “Divine Design.” That is how much God truly loved you. I challenge you to live more firmly and joyfully on the secure foundation of Jesus Christ.

I believe in the early stages of our design, God did have us in mind. We are his best creation and we know from creation, he makes good stuff. Blessings to you today as you seek the architect and God of the universe.

Jim Gerhold

Christian Life Center, Sidney