Can You Fix It?

 

Good morning!  Today is the Lord's day.  It is the day we praise and worship Him. What an honor and blessing it is to worship the One True God! Besides, we never know who in our church family needs our love and encouragement today. We all have a bigger influence than we imagine. Let us use it for good.

Can You Fix It?

A mom once wondered why her two young sons were suddenly so quiet in the playroom. She decided to check on them. As she headed down the hallway she could hear the younger one say, "Can you fix it?" Somewhat concerned, but also curious - she decided to slow down and stay quiet to see just where this conversation was going.

The older brother said - "I don't think I can."

The little brother replied, "But you always fix everything."

"Yeah, but this is pretty bad," said Big Brother.

"So that means we are going to have tell Mom and Dad?”

"I think so - I can fix stuff -but I can't fix you."

At that point, Mom was beginning to worry so she rushed into the room to see what was going on. She found them sitting side by side on the bench seat. Everything seemed OK until she noticed the youngest son was holding his foot. One of his toes was pointed at a strange angle. It turns out the toe was broken.

Eventually his toe healed, and everything was fine. Later the mother said it would take more than a broken toe to slow her little one down. I do love this story. Maybe it is because of the faith little brother had in big brother to "fix everything;” or maybe it was the bond that existed between the two boys.

I am reminded of Jesus - our great Healer, the perfect "fixer." He has healed our sin sick souls by the blood He shed. We read in 1 Peter 2:24-25-- "He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.”

Beautiful!! Our sweet Jesus, the Son of God made it so our souls can be clean if we choose to obey His commandments. Christ's precious blood reconciles us to God. Through Him we become God's sons and daughters.

We can be complete in Jesus. We can be confident knowing that He really can "fix it." He is our big brother in the truest sense of the word, and He is totally willing and able to heal us - comfort us -- ease all the pain in our hearts. We can have that wonderful, peaceful relationship with Him.

So, the next time you feel lost and all alone, understand you are a joint heir with Jesus Christ Himself. And your "big Brother" really can fix anything.

Christ above all things – Robin