Restoration

We all know what comes of caterpillars.

There’s a wondrous transformational process that births a beautiful butterfly that flits and flies and feeds on fluids to fertilize.

In the background we have our own metamorphosis.

We jokingly call it my husband’s masterpiece.

On this day last year something old was made new.

Restoration of it was a difficult process.  This project began with a foundation that was weak and cracked from years of neglect.  Not intentional neglect.  But, unfortunate circumstances kept away necessary attention. 

Time can take its toll as time can do and restoration needs to occur to make old things new.

We brought in all that we thought essential to rectify our problem, but instead the foundation proved to be too weak to carry the weight of it all.  In the process, it actually collapsed and a rescue operation ensued.  The problem area was excavated with stronger resources and a solid foundation had to be laid before anything else could be done. The surrounding area still needed work, too. 

Uncontrollable elements might make us wonder if restoration might ever occur.

Truth is, this surface was never perfectly created for the game that we often tried to play with its flawed dimensions.  We never could play as it was intended without changing the rules of that game.

But, you know what?

Restoration can establish a more perfect play.

Jesus does some teaching about building on a solid foundation.  He says, “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise like a person who builds a house on solid rock. If not, it will fall with a mighty crash.”

What a metamorphosis that occurs with God!

It’s no joke.

We are His masterpiece.

“He has created us anew in Christ Jesus so that we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.”

What a wondrous transformation restoration can be.

Ephesians 2:10

Matthew 7:24