The Bible tells us that Jesus had no beautiful physical features that we should want to dwell on Him or be attracted to His form (Is 53:2). His looks were not movie star quality-but His assignment here didn't require such, and great looks would probably have been a hindrance to God's work through Him. We tend to make idols of good looking people.
Queen Esther, on the other hand, would not have been able to carry out God's plan for her life if she had not been beautiful in form. But her beauty went beyond the surface in that she was humble and godly. God's gift of beauty in Esther opened the door to the palace, but her character kept her inside once the door was opened.
The point being made here is that all we have is from God-to be submitted to His use for His glory. We are created to use our entire being to testify of His love, grace and mercy. Whether you have great or small stature, dainty features or enormous feet, it's all suited to His purpose. All of these are gifts entrusted to us to benefit His kingdom and extend the grace of God to others. Sometimes our physical features will draw enough attention to us that we can proclaim the Gospel to those who look!
Measure yourself through God's eyes, not the world's eyes. Don't focus on meeting the world's standards of dress or beauty, but have more concern for the condition of your heart. God will not be able to use your physical features for His glory unless the beauty of your character exceeds that of your physical beauty. We are not whitewashed tombs, looking good on the outside but dirty on the inside-we are those who submit our entire being to God for His cleansing and purposes.
Let our hearts be as Jesus', who said "A body you have prepared for me....I have come to do your will." Let us be submitted body, soul and spirit (Heb. 10:5-7).
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