NEWLY MADE

I think we all know the scent of a new car’s interior. It would be hard to describe, but it is very unique.

There are other things in life that do have a special quality when new. They stand out in our mind because of that quality.

And later when they lose that essence they seem to change. In reality it is often us who have changed.

Newness is the joy that brings its own special quality at times. And that is the part we truly seem attracted too.

Maybe more as a form of curiosity, but still we do give it more attention that other things. As if our senses are more focused.

Now this is part of human nature. And it seems so easy to understand. The mind is just drawn to such things.

On a different level is the newness of the soul. When we go through some event that impacts our spirituality in terms of change.

There are many things like that. First experiences that touch and inspire. Only they are often different for different people.

So one can have them and be so exciting while somebody else never gets it. There are all kinds of reasons this happens.

And to move into this realm by faith will help to keep it in focus. When the Holy Spirit is there it helps to see things more clearly.

This is the part that really makes a difference. That way you can be happy when some other believer has some experience you don’t have.

And that helps to bring encouragement and comfort instead of bitterness. So it becomes a blessing.

Which does serve the Lord’s purposes. Providing we take time to treat it as such. Do it otherwise and it won’t work.

Oh the sadness that befalls when bitterness rules over the heart. We just end up not being able to enjoy.

This never helps or heals. It doesn’t lend to grow or a happy soul. Just ends in sadness and lost.

Wherein the newness ends.