What a time to be alive! We live in a world where anything can be custom made. Ever wanted a mug with your face on it? Done. How about a bobblehead with your best friend’s head? Done. Custom shoes, custom car, custom house? Done. Most of these things are just one click away. Notice also the prestige of having a custom made item. If it’s “1 of 1” then you are classy and have wealth. Here is where we can create some real traction. God has designed us all with exact purpose and personal touch. We are all custom made in the image of God and that means we too are “1 of 1.” There is no one exactly like you. The truth here is that since God designed us, it’s important to know how special you are and how you are uniquely designed.
Nehemiah from the Old Testament is one of those uniquely designed persons God created. Nehemiah had great personal skill. He was a great leader, delegator and knew how to plan. This is probably how he rose to a high rank in the King of Persia’s kingdom. It was here that God called him for His specific purpose: to rebuild the wall around the city of David. He used prayer and fasting but also some personal skill to get the job down. It took just 52 days with God’s help to accomplish this impossible task.
God used Nehemiah’s unique skills to do His work, and God wants the same for us. What are your unique skills that God can receive glory for? He gave them to you anyways, why not use it to glorify Him? You are custom made for His purpose. You are unique and of great value to Him. Let us move forward ever pursuing His purpose for our lives.
“Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace. I also told them about the gracious hand of my God on me and what the king had said to me. They replied, ‘Let us start rebuilding.’ So they began this good work. “
Nehemiah 2:17-18