The Finishing Process - uplifting, short inspiring message of hope.

And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking.

- Mark 8:24

Wood finishes, whether made from hard wood or soft, have a
particular sanding process. Depending on the type of wood
and what the woodworker is trying to accomplish, he will select
from the following types of sandpaper:

Course … for heavy sanding and stripping, roughing
up the surface.
Medium … for smoothing of the surface, removing
smaller imperfections and marks.
Fine … for a final sanding pass before finishing the
wood.
Very Fine … for sanding between coats of stain or
sealer.
Extra Fine … for removing dust spots or marks
between finish coats.
Super Fine … for fine sanding of the finish to remove
some luster or surface blemishes and scratches.

All of which are made up from a number of abrasive particles
that cut or smooth the wood in varying degrees. The
woodworker will progressively use finer pieces of sandpaper to
get a smooth finish, stopping only when the desired results are
achieved.

Jesus Christ, the master woodworker, knows exactly which
process to use to remove our imperfections too. Some days
the course sanding cuts to the core when removing the old
paint marks and varnishes of the world. On other days, it’s a
gentle refinement, sanding off dust spots of the past to
prepare for another coating of love, mercy and grace. It’s a
continual process to remove old blemishes and new scratches,
and though we weary of it, He never does. He knows precisely
what it will take for each of us to achieve the ultimate finish fit
for a heavenly presentation.

That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having
spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and
without blemish. -- Ephesians 5 verse 27