Irregular

          Most people try to save a little money now and then.  I guess that's why some of us have purchased those things that are labeled, "Slightly Irregular."  I come across these items in discount stores or on some items in my junk mail.  They might say, "some cosmetic blemishes."  That might mean a dent or a scratch somewhere.   When you look at them by themselves, they don't look too bad.  There might be some imperfection but, for the most part, it doesn't hurt the function of the item.  Some of them, however, may be a bit uncomfortable to wear.  Take for instance, socks.  The irregularity might be that it doesn't have all of the threads at the opening, making it tight to get on.  Or, they might be a little bit short.  Things that are supposed to be round are not.  Things that are supposed to be smooth have a little dimple or a rough spot in them.  There are a lot of things in this world that are "slightly irregular."  Man could be classified as one of them.  In our natural state, before we are saved, we could possibly be classified as "Really Irregular."  We are not regular enough to make it into heaven without having some changes made.  Second Corinthians 5:17 says, "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."  
     When we receive Christ as our Lord and Savior, some changes were made.  Oh,  for the most part, we don't see them on the outside here on earth, but some changes were made.  We were born from above.  We now have new life.  We are a new creation.  Old things are passed away and everything has become new.  We are no longer "irregular."  After we are born again, we realize that we can have daily fellowship with God and with other believers.  We also realize that we can offer prayers to God and really have Him answer.  We come to the realization that this life is not the best thing but that the best thing is coming later when we go home to be with The Lord.  We who were once "Irregular" have been made perfect because of the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ.  So, praise God today for what He has done in our lives and that we are now spiritually perfect in His sight.  You are a "new creation."