They've got the house stripped and ready for renovation. Carpet's been pulled and removed, walls cleared of wallpaper, windows eased - a general of purposeful deconstruction. Then comes the interior designer to bring the new look to suit a very active family of mum, dad, two girls, a dog and a cat.
Made me think later of Dallas Willard's book "Renovation of the Heart" and the reshaping and decorating of the inner being that we're offered in relationship with God in Christ. The well worn interior of our lives is constantly in need of refreshing, which if it remains ignored for too long becomes a need for renovation..almost to the level of reconstruction. Our neighbours discovered beautiful floor boards under the carpets and the original shape of the house as they explored it more deeply and that's what they'll work with. The persistent Presence often strips back our lives to reveal the original construction and with that the intention of the Builder in order to renovate according to a design that has existed a long while, a design that honours our humanity and brings us into a relationship that is unerring in it's grace and compassion, and in trust and vision.
But it takes a certain amount of engagement with the Designer-Builder from the heavens, and willingness to be made over and have our interior remade in an image that is the best reflection of our Creator's intention.
Hmmmm.
Think about it.
Pete
