I love a good junk store. Now, there’s a difference between a junk store and a good junk store. A junk store has discarded items with defects and major flaws; but a good junk store has hidden treasures. Sometimes digging through bins and piles has to happen, but once that special gem is located, all the searching is worth it.
Someone, somewhere, created that special object. Whether a stool, bookshelf, mug, jacket, plate or scarf, someone with creative ability made that special something. I’m reminded of the artisans God called to build, form and decorate the tabernacle in Exodus. The Lord specially gave these craftsmen wisdom and understanding so they could use their gifts for his glory. Spinners, carpenters, weavers, engravers, metal workers, and tanners. All gifts used for the betterment of life now being offered for the glory of God’s kingdom.