They are known as junkers or clunkers, survivors, rust buckets, beaters, or heaps – old cars that have seen better days. They may seem like hopeless causes destined for the junkyard. But in the hands of an expert auto restorer, these cars can be made better than new. It’s a great metaphor for what scripture says that God does with us. He sees us, not simply as we are, but as we could be. And he is an expert at restoring people.
The process of restoring an automobile is a great metaphor for what scripture says that God does with us. He sees us, not simply as we are, but as we could be. And he is an expert at restoring people. Christ gave his life to purchase you, redeem you, and to restore you; and all of us need to be restored.
Most people never read their car’s owner’s manual, but it can help car owners understand how to operate and maintain their car. Not reading the owner’s manual has led to terrible consequences for some drivers. And if you are going to pass a driver’s test it’s imperative to read the state’s driving manual. So what does all this have to do with our faith?
In 2006, Disney and Pixar came out with an animated movie called Cars. Rascal Flatts' contribution to the soundtrack, a song called “Life is a Highway,” highlights how driving and the adventures on the road are a picture of what our life journey is supposed to be about. If that’s the case, what can help us have a successful journey in life?