TWICE this word, here translated “workmanship” is used in the epistles of Paul. In Romans 1:2020For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: (Romans 1:20) it is translated “things that are made.” It is the Greek word poima, from which we get our English word “poem.” A poem is a well-constructed literary piece, the work of a master mind. In Romans 1 we see the creation as God’s great epic poem. In Ephesians 2 we have the poem of redemption.
“‘Twas great to call a world from naught,
‘Twas greater to redeem.”
Each saved one is, so to speak, a syllable in this great masterpiece, this marvelous poem, that tells out, as nothing else could, the wondrous wisdom and grace of God. How lyrical should be our lives as we enter into and appreciate this!
“No good in creatures can be found,
All, all is found in Thee;
We must have all things and abound,
Through Thy sufficiency.
Thou that hast made our heaven secure
Wilt here all good provide;
While Christ is rich, can we be poor—
Christ who for us has died?
O Lord, we cast each care on Thee,
And triumph and adore;
Oh that our great concern may be
To love and praise Thee more!”
—Ryland.