Little Lisa was excited - she was going with her parents to see their new house! But when the car stopped in front of their new house, Lisa couldn't believe her eyes. The house had no windows or doors, the roof was a funny color and there was a strange odor. She could see the basement through some gaps in the floor and could even see through the walls. And people she didn't know were walking all over her house.
That night she asked her mother why they wanted to live in a house like that. But her mother explained the house wasn't finished. “It's not done yet. honey. Just wait and see,” she said. “You'll like it when it's done.”
Each time Lisa went to see her new house, changes had been made. First came windows and doors and a new grey roof. The funny smell of new lumber faded and the holes in the floor were covered. The ladder to the basement was replaced with steps, carpet and cabinets were installed and the walls were painted, inside and out. Her incomplete house was being transformed. It took some time, but it was finally finished. When they were moved in, Lisa loved her new house.
As Christians, we need some finishing too. Although God had laid the groundwork in our Baptism, our growing faith needs added dimensions to our lives. We need to learn right and wrong, how to make wise decisions and how to love others instead of just loving ourselves. Above all, we need to trust Jesus as the One who makes it all possible.
Hebrews 12:2 tells us Jesus is the “Author and finisher of our faith.” Each day and week, we are given opportunities to grow more like Him. The Holy Spirit helps us in the process so that we will one day be complete. Then we will be ready to meet Jesus face to face so He can see His completed creation.
Jesus loves His creation and wants to live with us forever.
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