"Perfect in Christ Jesus." -
Col_1:28Do you struggle with failure, imperfection, and self-worth issues? Do your limitations constantly seem to be "in your face"? Does your temper get away from you? Do you fight unforgiveness and bitterness? Do you find yourself involved in gossip and slander from time to time? Each imperfection is another block in the wall of separation between you and your God who is perfect. Remember, my friend, that God's perfect word says that you are "perfect in Christ Jesus." You are complete in Him. In His sight, you are perfect, for you are in His perfect Son. You are "accepted in the beloved."
But there is a second perfection to look forward to as well. It is the perfection of living in heaven with the Lord, washed from all sin stains; presented faultless before the throne, without spot or wrinkle, or any such thing. You will be so pure that not even the perfect eye of the all-seeing Perfectly Holy One can spot a blemish or spot. You will be as Holy as the Holy One.
Take comfort, dear brother; let your heart not be troubled, dear sister. Your Lord has made you perfect in your faith, and whatever ails you in this life, is never to follow you forever. There is nothing Your Savior cannot forgive, does not forgive, and will not forgive - save unbelief. Thus, your faith has made you perfect. When you stumble on imperfections, confess them to the Lord, and He will cleanse you perfectly of it every time.
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9 HCSB)
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