[:en]IMPERFECT, YET LOVED
The Japanese word “WAKEARI” means “there is a reason”. Since the Japaneses emphasize on good quality, products with slight defects are often discarded. However, in recent years, instead of throwing away, they name it “wakeari products”and are sold at a cheap price.
Jesus loves all people – including the wakeari whom the society casts aside. When a woman who had lived a sinful life went to see Jesus and knelt behind His feet, Jesus accepted her and spoke gently to her, assuring her that her sins were forgiven.
Jesus loves imperfect, wakeari people like you and me. And the greatest demonstration of His love for us is that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Rom. 5:8). As recipients of His love, may we be conduits of His love tot he flawed people around us so they too may know that they can receive God’s love despite their imperfections. Broken people are made whole by God’s love. – by (Albert lee)[:]