Pieces

Think of a vase that just fell and shattered on the floor and the pieces went everywhere and there was no way that anyone could put the pieces back together.  Now think of this, that it was a very costly vase that could not be replaced because it was so unique that there was no other just like it.  Let me suggest this to each of you, that this scenario represents each of us.  All of us are born broken because of the sin nature that we inherited from Adam and Eve when they chose to rebel against God.  And all of us were created in the image of God and none of us can be reduplicated because we are so unique, no one else is quite like us.  Even identical twins are not perfectly the same and all of us are worth far more than we can imagine.  This reminds me of snowflakes, not one of them is the same.  Can you fathom that fact that each one is different, but none of them falls to the ground without the God of the universe knowing about it?  Now think of all the babies, that if given a choice would have wanted to live, but were not given that choice, they were all made in the image of God also.  

Why do we make these choices?  Because we are all damaged goods and broken, because of sin.  The same thing happens with drug addicts, alcoholics, those hooked on porn, the sexual immoral plus those that lie, cheat, steal, kill, rape and on and on it goes.  These things happen because we all started out broken, and the worst part is that no one walking the earth today can fix us.  I realize there are many self-help books out there and there are inspirational speakers and also motivational speakers, but none of them can fix us; they might inspire us and motivate us and to some degree help us but they can never fix us because what has been done is irreparable to man and the change we need has to take place on the inside and not just the outside.

I heard Ron Hutchcraft this morning talking about Humpty Dumpty and how he fell off the wall and all the King’s horses and all the King’s men couldn’t put Humpty back together again; I guess everyone knows that he was an egg, kind of a sad ending for a kid’s riddle or poem.  We are sort of like Humpty Dumpty, we all start out broken and as much as we might try to fix ourselves we always end up falling because we are so flawed.  I know there are people that don’t like to think that way because they think that they are pretty good, and they may be in some ways, but I think everyone knows if they really think about it in all honesty that they have flaws.  If you don’t think you do, just ask your kids, your spouse, your coworkers or your true friends that will tell you the truth.  

Up to this time I have given you the bad news but hold on, there is good news also.  What would you do if the foundation of your house was broken and you couldn’t fix it and you knew that eventually your house was going to fall down?  If you knew someone that could fix it, you would probably have it fixed.  Well, the good news is there is someone who can fix all of us and put all the broken pieces back together.  He can erase all the sins that you have committed, up to this point, and you and I can be forgiven.  We can be set free of the guilt and shame of all these sins and start with a clean slate.  Would you be interested in that good news?  

Read John 3:16-17, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”

             

God’s forgiveness is there for all who will forsake their evil ways, repent and come to Him and trust in Him and believe on His beloved Son, Jesus Christ who gave His life and shed His blood for the forgiveness of sins, the invitation is right before your eyes.  

Read what God said to the Israelites in Isaiah 1:18-20, “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: but if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.”

Now read Hebrews 8:10-12, “For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: and they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest. For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.”

Read Micah 7:18-19, “Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy. He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.”

You can repent of your sins and ask the Lord to forgive you and to be your Lord and Savior.  Read Acts 3:19, “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.”

If you want to be refreshed, renewed and forgiven of your former sins, and have them blotted out, trust the Lord, He is the only one that can put all the broken pieces of your life back together and make you whole again.  Only through His mercy and grace and His precious shed blood can this take place.  Something to think about and may you have a super day and may the good Lord bless you and yours!!