So I was baking cookies from Peru for my spanish class today, and I was reminded of how God created me.
Now these cookies weren't my usual slice-and-bake so it took time to mix it all together correctly, put it in the fridge to let it set, and then roll it out, cut it and bake.
As I was molding the dough into a huge ball to get ready to roll it, I was reminded of the potter and the clay. The dough was definitely not disagreeing with the way I was placing it. Why? Well number one, dough just doesn't talk. Number two, I can see the end result...it can't. Which reminds me of my relationship with God. So many times I think my plan is the ultimate. However, God knows so much better than I do! His plan is PERFECT! I have often seen that when my plan fails, His becomes apparent, and His plan is so much better than mine ever was or could be.
So after I got the dough ready, I rolled it and cut it in circles. Pretty painful stuff for the dough. It's the same for us. Remember in inductive we talked about rejoicing in our trials? Bingo! If I would have left the dough as a big blob, I would have either undercooked it, our burned the entire apartment down. Cutting the dough was my only option. Trials are no fun for us. They hurt. They are uncomfortable. We don't understand why the God who loves us puts us through them. But it's for our benefit, and we will result in something more beautiful. Think about a potter. If he merely does a little round out of the middle, he has a bowl. Sic 'em. But, if he delicately cuts and molds and pokes the clay, something intricately beautiful is made.
Once I was done...and flour was all over me...I felt His joy. I laughed at myself and the mess I had made when the rolling pin got away from me. Praise Jesus for baked cookies and nothing burned down! I love how He makes Himself apparent to me even in the little things, like baking cookies. I need to give myself whole-heartedly over to him, letting Him mold me and make me into His will, His perfect plan for my life!
Love yall!
Krista
I love this! I'm always trying to use everything as a metaphor of what Christ is like: from cooking to movies to playing outside to homework: EVERYTHING! I find it really makes me have a better day, and improves my mood by a ton! I'm never going to look at cookies the same way again.
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