And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1:6 ESV)
The Old and the New and Love
Many years ago, I used to build plastic models. I found the process calming. It allowed me some small expression of my creativity. I enjoyed the small detail work and the finished products.
But then I stopped for a while. In fact, two particular models remained unfinished. I had boxed them up, painted… partially glued… but complete… and put them away. For many years.
Recently I have begun enjoying that hobby again.
And the first models I completed were those two cars that I had never finished.
Now they are on my display shelf. And when I glance at them, I am reminded of how God finishes and completes what He loves.
He loves His people, those redeemed through Christ. He loves me. He loves you.
Sometimes we despair when we notice those things He is still working on with us. Just like I would notice occasionally those boxes of unfinished models. But He will complete making us new! Not grudgingly, or out of obligation, or merely to keep a promise.
He will make ALL of the old in His people new.
Because He loves us.
Take the love God grants us.