Over the
centuries, many attempts have been made to restore damaged and time-worn
masterpieces of art. While some of these efforts have skillfully preserved the
original work of artists, others have actually damaged many works of genius,
including ancient Greek statues and at least two paintings by da Vinci.
In Paul’s
letter to the Christians at Colosse, he described a restoration process that is
impossible in the world of art. It’s a restoration of God’s people. Paul wrote,
“You have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man who
is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him” (Col.
3:9-10). This is no attempt at renovating the work of a deceased artist. It is
a spiritual renewal from the living God who created us and gave us new life in
His Son, Jesus Christ. His forgiveness brightens the colors of our lives while
His grace sharpens the lines of His purpose for us.
The canvas of our lives is in the skilled hands of our Lord who knows who and what He designed us to be. No matter how sin-damaged and dirty we may be, there is hope for renewal and restoration. The Master Artist is alive and at work within us.
God specializes in restoration. (RBC)
