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Unique by Design

“At that time Jesus said, ‘I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.’” Matthew 11:25

God’s creative designs and plans for individuals far exceed our understanding. He never, ever makes mistakes, and He has created those with every varying degree of ability with His perfect attention to detail. His plan includes teaching us more about Himself and how we interact with those around us through the unique needs of those with disabilities. In the world of disability, the good news of Jesus’ love can be front and center.

I have observed that often those who have intellectual or developmental disabilities have a higher awareness of another person’s love and care for people. The individual can, in some ways, help reveal the motives and condition of the heart. It’s as if God has replaced their disability with a superpower to mirror others’ actions and treat others with unconditional love.

God has blessed our wondrous world with people made in His image. Our disabilities can be super-abilities for His purposes. We may not immediately understand that, but He faithfully reveals His will in us, regardless of our unique abilities.

SCRIPTURE FOCUS
Matthew 11:25-30

INSIGHT
“As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:9)

THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR
1 Kings 4-5
Proverbs 1
Titus 1-3

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