Relative Truths

Ok, so, I have mentioned Ms. Beatrice for two days now (here and here).  Let me tell you about my experience at her house.  We went there to do some tub repair and patch a few holes in her hallway wall.  Well, when you can tear the sheet rock because it is moist, you know it is time for repair, not patching.  We ended up replacing 70-75% of the walls in her hallway.  Along the way, we noticed that many things had been used to patch the holes through the years (paneling, plywood, plaster, newspaper, cardboard, and even foil!).  Even when we were done, and there were no more holes in her walls, I still wished we could have torn it all down and started over.

I realized that I am thankful that God didn’t try to patch the broken relationship that we have with Him.  In one decisive act in Jesus Christ, the brokenness between God and humanity was healed.  Because of that act upon the cross, and the victory of the empty tomb, the brokenness can be made whole.  Now, it takes a life-time of walking with God to move to where He desires is to be, but I am so thankful that my life that is full of holes, can be made whole in Christ.  The truth is, God doesn’t do things halfway.  We are completely forgiven and free.  

So, that’s enough.  What holes do you need God to repair?  Aren’t you glad Jesus took care of things so that we can be made whole?