RESTORED BY MY MASTER - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2026

Our Daily Bread - Wednesday, June 23, 2016
by RBC Ministries

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RESTORED BY MY MASTER

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And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:
-Colossians 3:10

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Esther 9-10
Acts 7:1-21

Over the centuries, many attempts have been made to restore damaged and time-worn masterpieces of art. While some of these efforts have skillfully preserved the original work of artists, others have actually damaged many works of genius, including ancient Greek statues and at least two paintings by da Vinci.
In Paul's letter to the Christians at Colosse, he described a restoration process that is impossible in the world of art. It's a restoration of God's people. Paul wrote, "You have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him" (Colossians 3:9-10). This is no attempt at renovating the work of a deceased artist. It is a spiritual renewal from the living God who created us and gave us new life in His Son, Jesus Christ. His forgiveness brightens the colours of our lives while His grace sharpens the lines of His purpose for us.
The canvas of our lives is in the skilled hands of our Lord who knows who and what He designed us to be. No matter how sin-damaged and dirty we may be, there is hope for renewal and restoration. The Master Artist is alive and at work within us. - David McCasland
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven,
To His feet thy tribute bring;
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
Evermore His praises sing. - Lyte

Jesus specialises in restoration.

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