The Master’s Touch

Opening Verse

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)

Introduction

Paper on its own may seem ordinary and insignificant. But in the hands of a child, it becomes a soaring paper airplane. In the hands of an artist, it can be transformed into a beautiful masterpiece. What makes the difference? It’s not the paper itself but the one who shapes it. Likewise, we may feel ordinary, but when placed in the hands of Jesus, our lives can be transformed in unimaginable ways.

Devotional Story

Imagine someone handing you a plain piece of paper. You might not think much of it at first—it’s just paper. But give that same piece of paper to a creative mind, and it can be folded into an intricate origami shape or painted into a stunning portrait. It is still the same paper, but now it serves a higher purpose because of what was done with it.

We are like that paper. Without Christ, we may feel ordinary, unsure of our purpose. But once we place our lives in His hands, He shapes us into something beautiful. Just like an artist or an engineer sees potential in a simple sheet of paper, Jesus sees potential in each of us. He can take what seems small or insignificant and turn it into something that glorifies God.

What This Means

Jesus doesn’t need us to be perfect or extraordinary when we come to Him. He just needs us to be willing to be shaped by His hands. The same way a paper airplane can take flight or a blank canvas can become a masterpiece, our lives can soar and become beautiful when we surrender them to Christ. He sees the potential that we might not see in ourselves.

Think About This

Have you ever felt like you’re just “paper,” unsure of your purpose or value? Remember that Jesus is the Master who can transform you. All you need to do is trust Him and allow Him to guide your steps. Just as a simple piece of paper can be turned into something amazing, so can your life when Jesus is the one holding it.

Prayer

Lord, I know that without You, I am like a plain sheet of paper. I ask that You take my life into Your hands and transform me into who You want me to be. Help me trust You as You shape and mold me for Your purpose. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“But now, O Lord, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.”
— Isaiah 64:8 (KJV)