Perfection

We use the adjective “perfect” to describe many things that are not in fact perfect. A pitcher can throw a perfect game in baseball, but did not throw every pitch exactly where he wanted. We can capture a photo of a perfect moment, knowing all along that many imperfections of relationships or scenery are in that moment. We may even describe a relationship as perfect while secretly identifying the problems in the relationship.

God is not calling perfect people to be His children. He knows the hearts of men and that a perfect person does not exist. We don’t have to clean ourselves up to come to Him. We could never be clean enough to approach a holy God.

Psalm 25:5 says, “Remember your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old.” We can only come to God through His mercy and love. It is through His own sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ, on the cross that we can receive salvation and redemption. It is this great evidence of God’s mercy and love for lost people that magnifies the perfection of God. He is rich in mercy and His love is abundant, steadfast and eternal. Don’t wait to become a better person to place your trust in God. Instead, trust in His perfection of mercy and steadfast love.