EXPERT RESTORATION

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EXPERT RESTORATION

READ:  2 Corinthians 5:14-21

If anyone is in Christ,…old things have passed away; behold,

all things have become new.  2 Corinthians 5:17

A woman who restores valuable paintings says many works of art that seem hopelessly damaged can be saved by an expert.  Rebecca McLain has brought color and life back to dulled oil paintings by carefully removing dirt and discolored varnish.  But she has also seen the damage done when people attempt to clean their own soled art with oven cleaner or abrasive powders.  Her advice?  If you value the art, take it to an expert in restoration.

The same need exits in lives soiled by sin.  Our efforts at ridding ourselves of the guilt and defilement of sinful actions and attitudes often end in frustration and despair.  In our attempts to get rid of guilt, we sometimes blame others.  Or we simply give up, thinking that we cannot be any different.

But Jesus our redeemer is the expert who can restore the most damaged, defiled, and discouraged person.  Christ died so that anyone who by faith receives Him can be completely forgiven and restored.  With His own blood He will cleanse us (1 John 1:7) and make us a new creation God’s own “workmanship” (2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:10).

When it comes to cleansing the canvas of our souls, we cannot do it ourselves.  Only Jesus Christ can.  Call on Him today for expert restoration.

God sees in us a masterpiece

That one day will be done;

His Spirit works through all of life

To make us like His Son. -Sper

Only God can transform a sin-stained soul

into a masterpiece of grace.