More Honour Than the House
(Day 14 – 5 Mar, Thu)
“Now Moses was faithful in all God’s house as a servant, to testify to the things that were to be spoken later, but Christ is faithful over God’s house as a son. And we are his house, if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope.” Hebrews 3:5-6
When my husband and I visited friends last year, we were so impressed by their beautifully renovated flat that we immediately asked for their interior designer’s contact. They spoke highly of his reliability and integrity, and his glowing online reviews reassured us. Having heard many renovation horror stories, we felt relieved to find someone trustworthy.
When it was finally our turn to renovate, he and his team proved conscientious and responsive. So we were surprised when major hiccups arose due to lapses by a subcontractor. What followed was a humbling lesson in advocating for ourselves while remaining gracious.
Our ID offered rectification works at no extra cost, but we were tempted to hire another subcontractor instead, as some friends advised. We were torn between ensuring quality work and preserving the relationship we had built. Because our ID is a believer and many of the workers are not, we knew our response mattered. We wanted a well-renovated home—but we also wanted to be faithful witnesses.
As we prayed, Romans 12:18 came to mind: “If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” We chose to accept his offer. The rectification exceeded our expectations. Their good reputation was well deserved.
Hebrews 3:3 reminds us that “the builder of a house has more honour than the house itself.” The renovation revealed not only skill but character. In the same way, we are the house God is building. What others see in us reflects the One we belong to.
One worker said he treats every project as if it were his own home. If Christ is faithful over God’s house as a Son, we can trust Him to complete His work in us. Having a beautifully renovated house matters little compared to becoming a beautifully renovated one.
Buvana🙏✝️
Bartley Cell