Jesus, being the son of a carpenter, learned all about wood.  How to pick out the right kind perfect for its intended use.  He was shown by his father how to cut it, sand it, and assemble it so it could serve its purpose.  Jesus also became acquainted with nails.  Where to put them, and what size was needed.

When Jesus grew up, he didn’t continue in his earthly father’s business, but being the Son of God, changed over to his Heavenly Father’s business.  He didn’t get away from wood, or nails.  In fact, He needed them.  When he saw the cross, on which he would soon die, he recognized it was perfect for its intended purpose.  Then he saw the nails, “They’ll hold.”

In the process of dying, Jesus returned to being a carpenter.  In his death, he became the Savior.  Through the use of wood and nails, he built a connection, between God and man that would hold for eternity.  Jesus did that for you, out of LOVE.

Col 1:22  But now, by giving himself completely at the Cross, actually dying for you, Christ brought you over to God’s side and put your lives together, whole and holy in his presence. (MSG)

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