This Old House
Our first trip out to the farm to preview the property was one of mixed emotions. I could see the potential, and work that would be needed to convert this old house. It was in the heat of summer, I open the door and the stink immediately slaps me in the face. Woo it was stinky.
This house literally looked like someone still lived there. I walk into the living room, the couch, chairs, end tables (which had magazines lying on them), the fireplace decorated, and even a wood insert in the fireplace, it looks habitable. I peek in the room to the right I see a bed neatly made just as if it was made this morning. The stench from the dampness in the room was breathtaking. I covered my nose and tried not to breathe deeply.
I am determined to see everything, my heart is pounding in my chest .....my mind drifts into fear mode. I'm thinking a snake or some kind of critter is getting ready to jump me. I walk into the kitchen the cupboard is full of dishes, the dining table has a tablecloth and place mats. There are a few glasses sitting around. My mind drifts once again... to place myself here in the 1890's.
There is a door that exits the kitchen. I open the door, the ceiling is falling down, there is dirt, sawdust, and lots of debris of who knows what all over the floor. At this point, I think this is an impossible remodel. Money pit! As I turn and walk back across the kitchen floor I notice that the floor has soft points, which means the floor joist are rotten.
It's at this point, I decide I can't go upstairs, my fear has overtaken my ability to go up. I thinking this house needs more work, repair, and investment than I can give. To be continued....
How many times in life are we like this old farm house?
We think there isn't any hope of restoration, yet God can restore, and make new again.
Psalm 23 King James Version (KJV)
23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
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