Puppets. We've all seen them! Staring at us all beady-eyed and sideways, out from under those big yarny eyebrows. When you catch them looking at you, you know what they're thinking. They try to hide it with that dumb expression and ginormous mouth, but deep inside, you know they're looking down on you and they are judging you! Come on, get real puppets! You ain't nothin' but cloth and fuzz, veritable shadow and dust. You aren't so special when you come out from behind your curtain. I'd like to see you walk over here and look at me like that.
Yes, it's controversial but true. I'm a puppet too. We are all puppets when you take a think about it (Bible). Not really so impressive on our own... The thing that amazes me is that God actually chooses to use us, rather than doing everything (much better) Himself. God can speak something into existence far better than I could make it. He could easily back up a truck full of angels to dominate whatever situation there is and have no mess afterwards. So why does the Lord use us, and even wait patiently for us before He releases power?
Puppets are weak and ineffective, but a Puppet Master uses them to communicate a unique and wonderful message, so powerful, that it cuts through sin and darkness and right to the heart of people. It's the story of Jesus told through us. God wants to use your life to showcase His love and grace. If you let Him, He will artfully weave your life into a marvelous tapestry of redemption and passion, forgiveness and hope. The Puppet Master makes ragged and imperfect puppets dazzling and beautiful. Let Him tell your story. His version is better than your own.
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