At this time of the year, with Halloween and Thanksgiving in the air, it dawned on me that God is truly a craftsman. Working with his hands, head and heart, Jesus grew up carving. Therefore, maybe — just maybe — we are each a pumpkin in God’s eyes, being carved by his hand.
Before pumpkins can be carved with eyes, nose and mouth, they must first be emptied, hollowed out. All the good stuff is taken out and used for pies, muffins, cookies and more. With pumpkins, and with us, the good must be used.
Slowly, he carves us into being. The Carver uses the “good stuff” in us as he needs because all we are belongs to Him, the Master Craftsman. Our eyes are made big to let His light shine and His love glow. Our noses take in the scents of nature and life as the seasons change. Our mouths smile and spread joy, peace and laughter. Our whole beings light and enlighten and bring warmth where darkness, cold and fear may lurk.
