“Inspectors discovered a major fracture in a steel beam on the bottom truss crucial to the integrity of the Hernando de Soto Bridge. Officials said it was found during a routine inspection.”
You may have noticed this recent headline. It seems a substantial crack formed on a major I-40 bridge crossing the Mississippi River between Tennessee and Arkansas. The sole purpose of this bridge is to safely move vehicular traffic from one side of the river to the other side.
As I read about this, I began to think about our lives. Are we due a routine inspection? What might we find that we too have a few cracks in our foundation that need to be repaired and reinforced.
In the creation stories in Genesis, we learn that humanity was created in the likeness of God, and humanity is to reflect the love of God throughout the world. God tells us to be fruitful and multiply. What a fantastic strategy to spread the love of God in the world. If persons reflecting God’s light and love multiply, they create more humanity reflecting the love of God to the world.
Now here’s the thing. Reflection can only happen in the light; without light, there can be no reflection. Jesus is the light of the world. Why would we want to hide that light that reflects love, grace, and hope?
The psalmist sings, I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works. God looked over everything he had made; it was so good, so very good!
Are you due a routine inspection?
Written By: Jim Love