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February 21, 2008
You are Unique
A fundamental truth of Scripture is that God has created people in His image (Gen 1:26-28) – not only humanity in general, but every individual, including you (Ps 33:15). The same God whose mind and power fashioned the stars, the seas, the animals, and all other human beings has carefully, intentionally, and individually crafted you.
This truth has profound implications. Consider three of the most important:
1. You are unique. Even though you share many things in common with other people, you are essentially one of a kind. No one else has been given exactly the same makeup as God has given you. Your face, your fingerprints, your voice, and your genetic makeup are matched by no one else’s. Likewise, God has handcrafted you with your personality, your unique set of talents and motivations, and your special “bent” in life. This leads to the fact that . . .
2. You have a unique purpose. Not only has God made you, He has designed you for His special reasons. He has crafted you to carry out a unique purpose and mission in life – what the New Testament calls your “good works” (Eph. 2:10). God intended that your life be aimed toward these special ends before He created you. For that reason, ultimate meaning in life comes from discovering and carrying out this unique purpose. That’s why . . .
3. You have a responsibility to your Creator. God created you both to live with Him and to live for Him. Ultimately, you belong to Him (Rom 14:7-8). Therefore, your life needs to center on Him. All will give an account to the Lord for how they have lived their lives. He will ask whether or not they have used what He has given them to honor Him and fulfill His purposes. Are you fulfilling your marketplace call?
For the kingdom,
City Bible Business Ministry
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