My young neighbor friend is having part of his house remodeled. He invited me in this morning to show me the progress, and I was struck at how different his formerly warm home now looks with damaged walls and bare floors. His uncarpeted subfloor is cold, squeaky and shows cracks where the plywood sheets join. The furniture is gone and walls no longer have pictures or other decor as before. The torn-up stairway has no railings, and parts of the ascending walls have been cut out. It was very much usual for a remodel - a dusty mess.
But in the adjoining room were oak flooring, railings and other items ready to be installed. Wallboard, drapes, paint and other items will be brought in, but only after all the prep work is done and the rebuilding begins. In a few weeks my friend’s house will become a home again, newer, brighter and far more inviting than it is right now.
People may also find their lives in a state of remodeling. Changing of jobs or relationships can make one’s life look confusing, and the death of a loved one can make days cold and bare. Plans may be made, but until put into practice, life may seem uninviting, torn-up, a mess.
1 Peter 5:6-7 tells us, “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time He may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.”
Just as a house being remodeled looks humble and messy, so our life may seem humble and in need of cleansing. Thus we must seek the help of Jesus, the Master Builder, who will forgive us our sins, help us get rid of the old and put on the new. When we trust His almighty power, Jesus will help us arrange our lives better than they have ever been, and we will praise Him for giving us a new start in life.
We like our redecorated house and know our neighbors will like theirs, too.
Rev. Bob Tasler
www.bobtasler.com
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