Let Me Level With You

This past weekend, my son, grandson, and myself began preparing ground work for a small building we are going to move. By the naked eye, the ground appeared to be fairly level, yet we were deceived. On a mere sixteen feet of run, the ground was a full foot or more off level. Knowing a level does not lie we built up and continued until we were happy. After a few hours in the sun, and nine more targets, we finally finished. As we stood back with every muscle aching, it was only then we could truly see the lay of the land. We checked and rechecked our work, doubting even ourselves. Our labour was worth the effort, as we finally saw what a firm square and level foundation now awaits our move. When our little outdoor kitchen is set in its’ new location, we will then sit and enjoy the view of Eden Lake.

As I think of this, I am reminded of how I see Jesus, even in this. Each of us are like unworked pieces of ground. On the surface we all think we’re pretty level, yet we are not. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not tearing down or degrading anyone here. What I’m saying is that as humans we all are flawed not perfect. Yet Jesus can stand back and survey us and knows what He needs to do to set us square and level us up. He’ll make sure there is rock under us as we stumble through life. He’ll build us up on our low side, tamp His word into our hearts until it’s firm and solid. He’ll constantly and quietly massage us into alignment from every angle to make us square in our thinking and spirit. He’ll then check and re-check each of us, every day for the rest of our lives. Then when He is satisfied, on our last day, He will stand back and say, “My child your new home is ready. Now come and sit and enjoy the view as we talk”.

  

All of this and more will take place, and is now, and we never even know it. So friend’s, let me level with you. Jesus is only an arm’s reach, and a single breath away from you, waiting for you to allow Him to work on your foundation. I know of no better contractor for our lives. Call out, He’s right there.

Mike Shindruk

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