Inspected!

Today there are many industries that have employed people for the purpose of “quality control”. These individuals monitor production to make sure whatever product is being manufactured is being done so according to the QUALITY STANDARDS set by the company or industry. Perhaps you have purchased products with a sticker or an item of clothing with a small slip in the pocket stating “Inspected by No. 28” or some other number. Have you ever wondered who number 28 was and what their life might be like placing that sticker on products or inspection ticket inside pockets every day?

Someone has listed a few such labels that have been found to contain an added comment as well. Here is a sampling: “Inspected by No. 28 -- you can trust me, I’m under 30.” “Inspected by No. 28. If you don’t find this slip, please inform us immediately.” “Inspected by No 28, who was inspected by No. 27.” “Inspected by No. 28, Nos. 1 through 27 are on vacation.” “Inspected by No. 28. If you meet somebody suspicious, swallow this.”

Perhaps knowing what we have purchased has been independently inspected is a source of comfort. To know someone has made an effort to make sure what we have spent our hard earned money on is worth the price can be encouraging. However, when it comes to our own life, do we recognize the value and have a willingness to submit to having ourselves independently inspected?

The psalmist David stated his own desire when he wrote. . .
“(23) SEARCH ME, O GOD, AND KNOW MY HEART! TRY ME AND KNOW MY THOUGHTS! (24) And SEE if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!” ( Psalm 139:23-24 ESV)

Not only was David open to GOD’S INDEPENDENT INSPECTION, but he was also open to His alteration to bring him up to GOD’S STANDARD by being led “in the way everlasting!” Though there are flaws which may slip by the inspectors of merchandise, there is nothing about our life that goes unnoticed by God. ( Hebrews 4:13) What better “quality control” could we be under than that of God Who holds the patent on life! It is He Who truly knows how to put out a good product! May we share David’s desire for God’s inspection and guidance so that our life will be transformed in accordance with His standard of quality.

Have a great day SEEKING TO PASS GOD’S INSPECTION!
Carl

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