For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10
“Note the wondrous work that God performs in the soul, as it says, “What wonders shall come of this child?” It is needful that every tool is adequate to the work the craftsman performs, if that work is to be perfect: for man is God’s instrument, and the tool works according to the nobility of the craftsman.”
Meister Eckhart (c. 1260-1328) in “Sermon Sixty-Two” in The Complete Mystical Works of Meister Eckhart, translated and edited by Maurice O’C. Walshe (New York: Crossroad, 1987) 316.
It is remarkable that God works through people.
I am sure when He looks at each of us, He says, “What wonders shall come of this child?” Today we hear that it is needful that every tool is adequate for the work God has for us.
Think of the meaning of this. I am an adequate in the hand of God.
This tells me that I can do whatever He sets before me because I am but a tool in His hand. He is the Master Craftsman doing good through each of us. Doing things that He has prepared us to do.
I traveled to China today to do good work He has prepared for me. I did the next seven posts in advance because I will not have access to post until 4 February 2026.
The iconic Qingdao cityscape is pictured above in a stock photo.