05-16-25 part 2: God’s Masterpiece and the Message of Peace You Are Not the Artist

1. You Are God’s Masterpiece—Not the Painter

Dr. Spoon launches into Ephesians 2 with passion and joy, highlighting verses 8–10: salvation is by grace through faith, not by works. But he emphasizes that we shouldn’t stop reading at verse 9. Verse 10 reveals that we are God’s “workmanship”—in Greek, poiēma, meaning a poem or masterpiece. Dr. Spoon drives home the point that we aren’t our own artists—we’re the canvas. We don’t design the masterpiece; God does. Believers must stop thinking they are the painter and allow God to shape their lives with divine intention, brushstroke by brushstroke.

2. Miracles, Healing, and God's Timing

In a beautiful blend of testimony and teaching, Dr. Spoon shares stories about God's ability to do the impossible, like filling a gas tank with only a dollar or healing through unexpected medical intervention. He encourages listeners to believe that miracles don’t always take long—some can happen in less than three seconds. Referring to Acts 3, he reminds us how quickly God healed the beggar through Peter’s command. What looks impossible to us is simple for God, and His timing is often shockingly fast—sometimes faster than we can even imagine.

3. It’s Not Your Power—It’s His

Dr. Spoon reflects on Peter’s humility in Acts 3 when crowds rushed to praise him after the healing of the crippled man. Peter immediately redirected the glory, saying it wasn’t by his own power or godliness. Dr. Spoon underscores that any real move of God happens by God's will, not our spiritual skillset. Ministries that claim to wield God's power like a personal magic wand are walking a dangerous path. Every miracle, every answered prayer, and every breakthrough comes from God's power and His timing—not from any person’s ability.

4. The Risen Lord’s Repeated Message: Peace

Wrapping up with the Gospel of John, Dr. Spoon focuses on Jesus’ post-resurrection words: “Peace be with you.” Jesus repeated this message three times in one week. Dr. Spoon stresses that this wasn't a casual greeting—it was a divine command. Jesus knew His followers would wrestle with fear, doubt, and purpose. He knew we’d feel overwhelmed. That’s why His message was—and still is—peace. Dr. Spoon urges believers to stop trying to control everything and receive the peace that the risen Christ offers. Because He lives, peace isn’t a possibility—it’s a promise.