May 23, 2010

Perfect: May 24, 2010

Today's Word for Monday May 24, 2010

PERFECT

DEFINITION

Complete in every detail, without defect, flawless, exact and precise.

SCRIPTURE

"Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus." Colossians 1:28

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

We are all born in sin and therefore we are imperfect. Our daily experiences teach us that we are imperfect. Every tear that comes from your eye, every negative word from your mouth, and every bad step taken by your feet reminds you of the imperfection in your life.

Today a person who has any drive seems to be doing all he or she can do to obtain perfection in whatever they are doing. But unfortunately most people today, young or old, do not have that drive. Most people basically do only what will get them by. Everybody seems to want something for nothing. The world has developed an entitlement mentality. We see it across the world in our travels, with people wanting their government to take care of them.

But amid this sad conscious imperfection that we all face here on this earth, there is some comfort for you as a believer in the Lord. The reason is simple, you are "PERFECT IN CHRIST JESUS." When you are a child of God, than in His sight you are perfect - complete in Him right now, here in this world. Hebrews 10:14 tells us that not only are we made perfect by Jesus' sacrifice for us on the cross but we are made perfect forever.

As believers in Jesus, we need to do all we can to be perfect in Jesus every moment of the day. Jesus lived His life on this earth according to Gods plan. He alone lived a perfect life and He wants us to follow His perfect example. The way we live, the words we say, the actions we take, the emphasis that we put on the things of this world all reflect how we can and will serve the Lord. YES, we are made perfect in Jesus, but we must work every moment of every day to solidify our perfection in Jesus and become more like Him. Throughout the Bible we are instructed to seek perfection.

Moses was speaking to the children of Israel as recorded in Deuteronomy 32:3-4 and was reminding them of the greatness and perfection of their God. He said, "For I proclaim to you the name of the Lord: ascribe greatness to our God. He is our rock, his work is perfect." Moses wanted the Israelites to acknowledge that God was perfect and that they should live godly lives striving to be perfect as God was.

In Matthew 19:21, Jesus was talking to a rich young ruler who asked Jesus what he must do to obtain eternal life. Jesus said, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will then have your treasure in heaven." Through this illustration Jesus made it clear to him and to us today the high cost of perfection.

As believers we must aim for perfection in all we do. The apostle Paul closed his letters to the church at Corinth by saying to them (II Corinthians 13:11) "Finally brethren, farewell. Become complete (perfect), be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you." These are the attributes we all must strive to live by to be perfect in Jesus.

There is a second perfection yet to be realized and that is when every stain of sin shall be removed from us without spot or wrinkle. Than as a child of God who loves and walks with the Lord you will be pure, holy and glorious as you sit at the feet of Jesus in heaven.

At that time we will truly know what it means to be complete and perfect in Christ. Not until then shall we fully comprehend the depth and height of our salvation and then our hearts will leap for joy.

LEARNING

Our memory verse for this week is found in Proverbs 3:9.

"Honor the Lord with your possessions and with the first fruits of all your increase."

PRAYER

Help me first to understand what it means to be perfect in You. Then give me the discipline to strive daily for this perfection in my life. Help me to lead by example my family to put their total trust in You and to work toward serving You in perfection.

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