A Done Deal

"It is finished." (John 19:30)

Okay, this may be a stretch. But, it's been fun for me to think about, so I'll share it on the blog.

Yesterday, as we were driving home from her ballet class, Madison (my generally hysterical - read humorous - younger daughter) started repeating over and over in her emphatic little voice, "It's not a deal 'til it's a DUNN deal."

I had to add the DUNN instead of DONE part, because I knew she was simply repeating the catch phrase of a local used automotive dealership. But, it was truly funny nonetheless, and it brought something slightly profound to mind as I thought about it again today, and smiled.

In Christ, we are a DONE DEAL!

John Piper reminded me of that fact just a few days ago, and I think there's a blog about that . . . and yet it's such good news, God let me hear it again. In fact, it came in the sermon from Fr. Mark this weekend, reminding me that the work was accomplished on the cross, which is why we can walk in grace.

What a deal we've been given. Not just any deal, but the greatest deal ever offered mankind!

I hope God keeps giving me opportunity to hear that message, because I personally need the assurance, hope and joy that comes with it.

Granted, there's a ridiculous amount of work yet to be done in me - heart, mind, soul and spirit - but, he is more than able to handle it, I know he will be "faithful and just" to handle it, and I'm humbled by and grateful for such an amazing gift!

I'm smiling again now, not because of what Maddie said or how she said it, but because of the enormous peace packed in the truth of that little catch phrase.