Romans 5:9-11
Since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through Him! For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life! Not only is this so, but we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
I love to cook and I enjoy watching cooking shows on TV. Frequently I hear one of the chef’s exclaim: “Perfect!” I know that they are not necessarily expressing that their creation is perfect, but that they have accomplished what they desired and the rest is in the eating, so to speak.
Listen to those around you who use the term perfect and try to determine what it is that they consider perfect. It may be a painting that has great beauty or perhaps a musical score that has been performed in a magnificent fashion.
The truth of the matter is that we live in an imperfect world. The things we describe as being perfect may not be as perfect as we would like for them to be. We do not want others to know that we are dissatisfied with our efforts so we cover up by saying that something that is imperfect is perfect.
There was only one person who ever came into this world and lived a perfect life. He was and is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This perfect God became perfect man in order that He would satisfy the requirement to atone for our sins. He had never sinned yet He became sin in our behalf. What a price! What great love! All I can say is that Jesus is the sum expression of that which remains perfect in every detail!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing to others!
—Pastor Cecil