God is described as our Father and we are described as His Children. He created us to be in relationship with Him. Third, we are of value to Him as objects of His craftsmanship. The Bible uses two types of illustrations at this point. One is of inert material.
Raw material has worth in every type of manufacturing.
He predestined us to be conformed to the likeness of His son. God is accomplishing this transformation in you life with or with out your cooperation. Without your cooperation, the process slows down and can be very painful. But, clay, metal, jewels and crowns are inert. The Bible also uses illustrations of active organic things in which God is working.