Yet, O LORD, you are
our Father. We are the clay,
you are the potter;
we are all the work of your hand.
Isaiah 64:8
Early in the 20th century, sculptor Gutzon Borglum
looked upon the cliffs of South
Dakota 's Black Hills
– and saw something no one else could see. As a great artist his vision was not
limited to the sharp granite cliffs of the mountain that stood before him. In
that mighty rock he saw a statement of freedom and liberty that would last
thousands of years. He envisioned a legacy that would inspire countless
generations.
So he began one of the greatest projects of the modern era:
sculpting the faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln,
and Theodore Roosevelt into Mount Rushmore .
How in the world did Borglum foresee such a work of art by looking at a cliff?
How did he have the extraordinary patience to oversee the 14 year project
through to its completion. Simple. He had the vision to see what those Black Hills could become.
And that is exactly what the Great Artist, God Himself, is
seeing in you right now.
At this very moment, God is envisioning what you can become in Him. He wants to
chip away at your rough edges and make you into a beautiful work of art that will
inspire countless generations. He sees a magnificent legacy in you and in the
monument of your life. In you He will make a powerful statement of faith, hope
and love for all to see.
Yes, the Lord Jesus wants to sculpt your life into a
tremendous work of art so that anyone who looks upon you will see His Great
Work.
But, you have a role to play. Unlike that old rock that
became Mount Rushmore , you have a choice to
make. Will you allow the Lord to mold you into something spectacular? In order
for the Him to make a beautiful monument of your life, you must allow yourself
to be sculpted. You must trust Him to remove the unwanted pieces in order to
reveal the beauty beneath.
This week, open yourself up to The Great Artist. Let the
Master create a wonderful work of art in you.
This Week’s Prayer
Dear Lord, I know you can make my life into something
which brings honor and glory to you; hope and healing to your children; and
peace into my family. I am your clay. Make of me what You will. Take away all
that is unwanted and unnecessary. Create in me a life and legacy through which
all others will see your loving Hand. Amen.
