Praise God for Our Differences

 

What makes you marvel at the wonders of God’s creation?

Consider the breathtaking beauty of a sunrise or sunset, with its vibrant colors painting the sky.

Nature’s incredible variety is awe-inspiring. Every living thing is unique and special.

Did you know that no two snowflakes are alike? Even the slightest differences make them distinct.

Some frogs, like the “Poison Dart,” take exceptional care of their tadpoles. They transport them to small bodies of water and even lay unfertilized eggs to feed them!

There’s a wildflower called the “Snowdrop” that has an antifreeze protein inside to prevent it from freezing. It’s one of the first flowers to emerge from the snow, signaling the arrival of spring.

And let’s not forget the Clown spider! You’ll have to search online to find them; they’re a bit creepy, but who says God doesn’t have a sense of humor?

I could go on and on about the trees, flowers, animals, and birds, each with its own unique song to sing, except perhaps the Mockingbird, which mimics every other bird. What a talent!

God is truly remarkable and seems to relish in diversity and uniqueness. Just look at you and me!

We’re created to be who we are—unique, different. No one has our fingerprints, no one thinks like we think, and no one sees the world the same way we do.

God gives each of us gifts and talents.

Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”

“We are his workmanship.” In Genesis, it states that we have been created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26-27). “The renowned Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet Michelangelo once said, ‘In every block of marble I see a statue as plain as though it stood before me, shaped and perfect in attitude and action. I have only to hew away the rough walls that imprison the lovely apparition to reveal it to the other eyes as mine see it.’” This quote is taken from Tony Evans’ book, “Called for a Purpose.” 

Isn’t that incredible? And guess what? God perceives us in the same way! He sees our potential and the person we can become. However, it requires us to “chisel” away the obstacles that prevent us from reaching our full potential.

Isaiah 64:8 beautifully states, “But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.” God is the one who shapes and molds us with a specific purpose in mind. This purpose is to reflect the image of His Son to the world around us.

Psalm 139:14 reminds us, “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” 

Yes, I am unique, there is no one else quite like me. The way I think, the way I perceive the world, the way I do things—the dreamer and storyteller in me are different from many others. God has created me to be the me I am. I don’t need the stamp of approval of others because God has already approved of me. :)

Isaiah 43:4 expresses God’s profound feelings for us, stating, “Because you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you!”

 It is truly awe-inspiring to realize that God feels this way about us, about all of us!

So may we all celebrate our uniqueness today:)