Consider this: A master craftsman runs His hands over an old weathered table, clearly deteriorated after years outdoors. The stain has long faded, the screws are rusted, and the wood is warped and worn. A nearby passerby shouts, “All is lost. Take it to the dump!” Yet the Master hears not a word as He envisions the beautiful piece restored.

The Lord Jesus says to you even now: “My Precious One, I am that Master Builder. I am the Great Physician and I will restore you and make you beautiful again! You may feel weak and broken because of neglect or abuse of the past. Perhaps you feel that your character has leaks and holes and your cherished name has been tarnished. I will restore you in the same way that the rickety, old table was restored to better than new. The stains and the weathered damage will be smoothed out by the work of My hands as My Spirit polishes your character to reflect My glory. My hammer and saw may not feel good at the time, but I do the work to perfection, cutting out the dead wood to make you whole again. 

“Others may say, ‘All is lost. Take it to the dump,’ but I will do what it takes to heal you and bandage your wounds. I will rebuild you as I did Jerusalem, and others will see that I am your GOD! You are not worthless! All is not lost! Return to Me with all your heart. Humble yourself in My presence, and I will make all things new!” 

“Look into My eyes and recognize the reality of My endless mercy and compassion for all mankind. That truth should be crystal clear, as I gave My very life for you. I was bruised for you. My arms opened wide in love as they nailed Me to that terrible cross. I was crowned with thorns and mocked, stripped naked and humiliated so that all My children could have eternal life. Nothing can affect or diminish My perfect love for you! 

“Today I want you to know that you can take a lesson from the old wooden table that nobody wanted. I can repair a broken life. I can fix any broken marriage. I can heal a broken heart—so don’t limit Me. I am the Great Physician, and I’m always on call! Come to Me you who are weary and brokenhearted, and I will give you rest! I will make you beautiful again so everyone can see the goodness of your God and will see the mighty work of the Carpenter of Galilee. You are my workmanship and it is I:

Who pardons all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with loving kindness and compassion, who satisfies your years with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle? (Psalms 103:3-5). It is I, the Lord your God, and my face is always turned toward you.”