“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” 2 Corinthians 5:21. (NKJV).
“Grandfather, what are you making?”
“A chain.” He held it up. Janie's fingers covered her mouth.
“That chain—?”
“Yes?” He examined it. “Perfect, right?”
“It’s. It’s.” She rolled her lips. "The links don’t match. One’s rusted.”
“Yes. But look at this one. Heavy-duty steel. Should do the trick and hold the other links together.”
Hand on her hips, she shook her head. “Okay, what are you teaching me today?”
He grinned. “Some links are strong, some weak. If I hold this chain high, how many will fall when the most fragile breaks?”
“All that hang on the weak link.”
“Would you choose this chain for your safety if you dangle over a cliff?”
“No way. I'd want one with every link of heavy-duty steel.”
“Smart girl.” He tilted his head. “We all have weak links or sin in our lives. My link may be one thing, yours another. Get the picture?” She nodded.
“We need Someone with a perfect chain to cover us with His. One who guarantees He'll keep us safe.” He lifted his left eyebrow.
“The Lord Jesus?”
“Absolutely. He promised and He keeps His promises. We can depend on Him.”
Janie tilted her head. “Grandfather, that’s kind of crazy. Why would anyone choose a weak chain?”
“Why indeed?”
“Because no one told them about the the perfect chain?” She whispered.
“You’re right. So we—“
“We need to tell others about the Lord Jesus and that He can make their link new?”
“Couldn’t have said it better myself.”
Kingdom Thinking. My chain of life is filled with weak links. I choose to put my faith in the Lord Jesus because He loves me and promises never to leave me. His chain is unbreakable and He's the One who holds me and makes me new. How about you? Won't you put your trust in Him?