Totally Restored
A simple sign can catch you by surprise. It happened to me on the way to the chiropractor's office. A lovely old house had come on the market. The realtor's sign included two words in bold red letters: TOTALLY RESTORED. The sellers wanted everyone to know they had repaired whatever was worn or decaying--the roof, plumbing system, electrical wiring, woodwork. The house still retained its original charm, but now it was better than ever. It had been completely restored. Driving past this sign, I smiled to myself. Then I groaned a little: I wish I were totally restored, too--just like this old house. No more arthritis or lower back pain, no more selfishness and impatience in my heart! Later that day, I read some verses in Romans 8: And we believers also groan, even though we have the Holy Spirit with us as a foretaste of future glory, for we long for our bodies to be released from sin and suffering. We, too, wait with eager hope for the day when God will give us our fu