(welcome back, Marie)
“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the
world, but to save the world through him” (John 3:17 NIV).
The wood siding needs to be scraped and repainted. Many shingles on the roof are gone, and the
front porch sags. Still, I wish the turn-of-the-century
house I see every day on my way to work was mine. More than its imperfections, I notice its
character. Bric-a-brac trim,
leaded-glass windows, alcoves, and a large gabled roof adorn the old place. I long to restore the property
to its original glory.
When God looks at people, I think he feels the way I feel
about this house. He knows our
imperfections, but, in the midst of our brokenness, he sees a child made in his
image.
God never places a “This Property is Condemned” sign on
anyone. Instead, he offers restoration
and renovation. He’s already purchased
us by paying the ultimate price of his son.
He simply waits to be given the key.
Thank
you, Father, for not seeing me as the world sees me, but for seeing me as the
showplace you created me to be. May I
never lose sight of your great love and sacrifice for me.
Thanks for sharing your heart with us Marie, as God continues to renovate your life. Your words are a blessing.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gail! Love the picture you found. As Mr. Food would say, "OOOH, you're sooo good!"
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