Christ, the Carpenter

I was involved in a discussion with a retired carpenter today. He spoke of his enjoyment in taking pieces of wood and turning them into tables, furniture, and fancy trim for doors and cabinets. Then he took the time and relayed his greatest joy to me. He stated that his most wonderful enjoyment came from the feeling of leaving something in a better condition than when he found it. It was as though a light clicked on in my mind as he concluded his discussion with me. My heart went immediately to Christ, the earthly son of a carpenter. Christ specialized in taking broken people and re-assembling them into a person that would reflect the glory of God. He took discarded people and turned them into people that would learn to walk in their God directed destiny. It is no wonder that the song declares "Oh, what a Savior..." It is still true today that we have a Savior to celebrate. Christ the "spiritual" carpenter took a demon possessed woman and transformed her into a woman of sincere and heartfelt worship. Christ the "spiritual" carpenter took a tax collector and transformed him into an Apostle. Christ the "spiritual" carpenter took a thief on the cross and turned him into an adopted Child of God. He has taken each believer and transformed them into sons and daughters of God. Will you make time to honor and glorify Him for the marvelous work that has taken place in your life?