Removing the evidence

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060912-F-2034C-019Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by US Air Force pilots and the replies from the maintenance crews.

Problem: “Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.”
Response: “Almost replaced left inside main tire.”
 
Problem: “Test flight OK, except autoland very rough.”
Response: “Autoland not installed on this aircraft.”
 
Problem #1: “#2 Propeller seeping prop fluid.”
Response #1: “#2 Propeller seepage normal.”
Problem #2: “#1, #3, and #4 propellers lack normal seepage.”
 
Problem: “Something loose in cockpit.”
Response: “Something tightened in cockpit.”
 
Problem: “DME volume unbelievably loud.”
Response: “Volume set to more believable level.”
 
Problem: “Dead bugs on windshield.”
Response: “Live bugs on order.”
 
Problem: “Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.”
Response: “That’s what they’re there for.”
 
Problem: “Number three engine missing.”
Response: “Engine found on right wing after brief search.”
 
Problem: “Evidence of hydraulic leak on right main landing gear.”
Response: “Evidence removed.”

 

That last one describes how many of us try to deal with our spiritual shortcomings. There’s evidence of sin in our lives, but instead of trying to correct the problem, we merely try to remove the evidence. But only when we are honest before God is there hope of forgiveness.

“Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; according to the multitude of Your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is always before me.” (Psalm 51:1-3)

No more hiding of evidence, as there once had been in David’s life. Merely an honesty and a remorse about what he had done, and a desire to once again be right in God’s eyes.

May you live this day with a heart like David.

Alan Smith

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