Analogously speaking, is it odd, that Jesus, GOD in the flesh, was a carpenter? Having worked as a carpenter myself for 11 years, two of the greatest lessons I ever learned were:
· Having a variety of tools for varying jobs is critical
· The right tool makes all the difference in effectiveness, timing, and quality of work.
As Christians, I compare us to being tools, in Jesus, giant toolbox of human, spirit-filled servants and friends. We are called to serve HIM, to surrender, and submit to being used in any way, shape, form or fashion, HE so chooses.
· “If you love me, keep my commandments.” (John 14:15)
Can the tool, hammer, wrench, or drill, question the carpenter, as to why, how, or when HE will use it? No, it cannot, nor should we. If we are truly servants and friends of our Lord and Savior, we should, willingly be used in whatever fashion HE chooses. Just as the inanimate tools in the earthly master carpenter’s toolbox, are used without argument, we, being alive should be saying, “Whenever, however, you choose to use me Lord, I am willing.” Growing and reaching spiritually, mentally, emotionally toward HIM, so that we can, in the time called upon, be the most effective, and produce the best quality of work(s), i.e. fruit(s) for HIS glory.
As our Lord and Savior, we should never deny, defy, nor disobey HIS will. Would you deny a friend or relative? Most of us do not deny, unreasonable, requests of co-workers we don’t even necessarily like working with. Why then would we ever deny and refuse to fulfill a request of our Lord and Savior, to whom we all shall one-day, give an accounting, for all we did, or did not do while here on earth?
If we do not deny human beings, why would we ever deny GOD? He is the master spiritual carpenter and we should be willing to be HIS tools, presently and forever more. Furthermore, the abundance of blessings that stem from a life of faithful obedience will or should prove to be a reward beyond measure.
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