
Ok, let me first say that this message might relate to men more than women, but I’ll try to be broader in my writing over the next few weeks.
I’ve been restoring a 1979 Ford Bronco for the past four months. What began as a simple project with only a few tweaks quickly grew into a much larger restoration job!
During this project, which sometimes seemed like it was really dragging out (especially to my wife, who began to detest looking into the carport and seeing “that Bronco”still there), I began to notice something interesting! As I was hunting down parts for the truck and was very determined to get the best deal, it became quite obvious how expensive restoring an older car can be! Parts for a 1979 Ford Bronco can’t be found just anywhere!
Now here’s where the title “Original Ford Tooling” comes in! I found that I could save money by ordering parts from manufacturers in Taiwan and China. However, upon receiving the parts, sometimes late and with many calls to their “Customer Service” centers in the Philippines, I wound up with parts that just “kind of” fit. Not only was it a challenge for us to communicate, but also it made things even more challenging considering the fact that the company I was dealing with had no clue what a 79’ Ford Bronco even looked like!
Well, I’m sure you are familiar with the statement“You get what you pay for!”This has never rung so true to me as it has these last few months! However, I found a place here in the states that bought all of Ford’s old “tooling” equipment (for my female readers, it’s like buying authentic Gucci versus buying a knock-off from a sweaty guy on the side of the road!). Even though the cost was greater there was confidence in knowing that I was getting exactly what I needed from people who spoke southern and knew classic vehicles well!
Jesus is the same way! He knows exactly what parts are needed for your restoration process! Simply put, we are all a “spiritual restoration project” for the Lord! The question is, will we pay the premium price for Him to use the best parts on us? The greater the sacrifice on our part yields the best quality outcome for spiritual wholeness in our lives.
Here’s the deal, God paid the highest price possible for you to have “original parts”, not cheap knock-offs that barely fit right! When we make an investment of time spent with the Lord on a daily basis, we are making a way for Him to do the highest quality work He can in us! Essentially, we are saying “I’m willing to invest my time because I want the best in my life!” Pay the price to be great; pursue God and Discover Your Good Life!