Yesterday, we observed that, despite what the world may say, not everything is truly art.  But I wonder, what do you think is the greatest artwork of all time?

Michelangelo makes a pretty good case—the Pieta, the Sistine Chapel, the statue of David are all candidates; Da Vinci has the Mona Lisa; Raphael, the School of Athens; maybe Van Gogh’s Starry Night or Rembrandt’s The Night Watch?

But what about creation itself; and what about you and me?  You may not think of God as an artist, or yourself as a work of art…but what else would you call us?

In fact, Paul, in his letter to the church in Ephesus, says “For we are his workmanship [sometimes translated as masterpiece], created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” 

The difference is that we’re not sculptures, or paintings, or sketches.  We’re living, breathing beings.  And God allows us, His art, to play a role; to do the good that He designed us for.  Michelangelo’s statue of David is remarkable, but it cannot do anything other than be exactly what and how he made it. 

Think about that: you are a living work of art—the question remains: Will you be the masterpiece God designed you to be?

Now, for the Friday Funnies:

Joe was opening a new business, and one of his friends decided to send flowers for the occasion.
The flowers arrived and Joe read the card. It said, “Rest in Peace.” Joe was enraged, and called the florist to complain.

The florist replied, “Sir, I’m really sorry for the mistake, but rather than getting angry, you should consider this: somewhere there is a funeral taking place today, and they now have flowers with a note saying, “Congratulations on your new location.”