Who among us has not thought, at one time or another, “If
only I could find “the perfect” job”.
“If I could meet just the perfect man or woman …..” “If only my family were perfect …..” In Christian circles, we say, “If I could
find the perfect church….” Everyone
seems to be looking for perfection.
After all, God created us for a perfect world. The danger is in forgetting that perfection
cannot exist in a fallen, broken and sin polluted world. Although we dream of perfection, we have to
hold on to the fact that others are not perfect. Therefore, as much as I may want a perfect
job, as long as it is in this world, there will be some deficiency. The same
goes for a spouse, or church, or even family.
As long as people are involved, we cannot expect perfection because people are imperfect and sinful. What this means, for me, is that I will cut
others some slack and stop demanding from others, perfection that does not
exist. I will work on the areas where I
fall short, and I will trust God to help me be perfect as he is perfect. Then, and only then, perhaps others will see
a perfect God who loves us despite our imperfections. One other thing, I will also remember that
someday I will be perfect, and I will see others perfectly, and I will live in
perfection, heaven.
As I was driving home today, I passed a person walking on the side of the road. Since it was cold, and snowy, I thought I should stop and offer the person a ride. As I drove on by, I was irritated with myself for not stopping. I could have and should have but I didn't. Why? I was scared! Maybe that wouldn't bother you, but I'm willing to bet there are things that make you afraid. It may be snakes or spiders that send the ticker into overdrive. Or maybe it's your job and finances that keep you up at night when you should be resting. Then again perhaps it's relationships that consume your thoughts and energy. As followers of God, we know that we are told not to be afraid. Yet we often are afraid despite everything we know. As I was driving away from a misse...
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