Today, two months after the accident, I got my van back from the body shop. Let me tell you. It looks sharp. Probably almost better than brand new. Can't tell where the impact was. Where the paint was left behind by the other vehicle. Scratches, dent, everything, gone! Really fine job by the body shop.
I started thinking about Jesus and how He makes us new after we get dented, scratched, broken, as we go through life. We go to Him in such sad shape, and just like the body shop repaired my van, He will repair us! Make us new. He just wants us to come.
John 15:3 Amplified Bible
3 You are already clean because of the word which I have given you [the teachings which I have discussed with you].
You see, we don't need to get a new set of clothes, a fresh haircut, or get squeaky clean to come to Jesus. He accepts us as we are. Broken, hurting, in need of a Savior!
Just like I didn't have to go and have my van washed before taking it in to get worked on, it's the same with Jesus. We go to Him and present ourselves to Him. Flaws and all.
Like the body shop took off the door and replaced it, took off the broken parts of the body and fixed them, Jesus does the same for us.
2 Corinthians 5:17 New Living Translation
17 This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!
What a new life it is. You will not be sorry to accept Jesus! He loves us and wants the best for us!
Like the body shop wanted only the best outcome for my van, how much more does Jesus want for us?
John 10:10 Amplified Bible
10 I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows].
My encouragement tonight is this. Don't wait (think) that you have to have your life together before you can come to Jesus. You can do it right now. Right where you are.
John 3:16 New Living Translation
16 “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
Do it tonight. Tomorrow may be to late!
PK.
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