Everyone tells us we are God’s masterpiece and workmanship, God’s little miracle, or his finished work, but what does this really mean?
I sat in a baby orphanage today holding what could have been the most precious baby I have ever seen. His name was Joshua and he was only about 3 months old, but light enough to hold in one hand. His fuzzy black hair and gorgeous brown eyes could sweep any heart into a world of bubbly feelings. For some reason, however, Joshua wouldn’t stop crying so I, in turn, tried every rule in the book to make him fall asleep. I bounced him, rocked him, and let him suck on my little pinky-finger, but nothing seemed to work. I checked his diaper, made sure he was fed, and rocked him some more, but still the tears fell. Suddenly, after letting out a deep sigh, I decided to simply whisper in his little ears and immediately his beautiful brown eyes came to a close.
I sat there wondering how such a simple act could put Joshua to sleep, but it worked! I was overjoyed to see a content baby, free to sleep in the comfort of my arms. As I stood alone in the hallway of the orphanage, holding baby Joshua, his arms wrapped tightly in the little blue blanket, all I could think of is how Christ feels towards me, and all of His children for that matter. He sits there waiting for us to be content with where we are, to listen to the subtle whisper of His voice, and to understand that we are safe in His arms. I have failed to do this simple deed for my Heavenly Father time and time again, but throughout my time in Africa I have slowly realized how deep His desire is to know me and allow me to just rest in knowing He will take care of me. Little Joshua finally understood he could trust in this crazy white girl, so I pray daily that you and I can trust in this crazy Father who created us to be His masterpiece, His workmanship, and His little miracle.
Ephesians 2:10- For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. 
