Perfection

Perfection

MY QUESTION for GOD

Even though I try so hard, I know I am less than perfect. Can God still use me?

A MOMENT with GOD

After looking in all directions to make sure no one was watching, Moses killed the Egyptian and hid the body in the sand.

Exodus 2:12

Jonah got up and went in the opposite direction to get away from the Lord.

Jonah 1:3

Peter swore, “A curse on me if I’m lying—I don’t know the man!”

Matthew 26:74

So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.

1 Corinthians 15:58

If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.

2 Timothy 2:21

Carefully determine what pleases the Lord.

Ephesians 5:10

Perfection is not a requirement for God to use you. He can use anyone and any circumstance he chooses to bring about his will. In the verses above, we read about the failures of Moses, Jonah, and Peter. Yet God used each of them in a mighty way to carry out his work and plans. God knew the future sins of these men before he chose them to become his leaders. But he also knew that they longed to have a clean heart and right relationship with him, even though they stumbled in their faith. Fortunately, God can accomplish holy work through unholy people, because he knows no one is perfect. He will use you if you sincerely want to be close to him and be used by him, even though he knows your inadequacies and future failures. The key to being used by God is not perfection but a willingness to repent of sin, seek forgiveness, and serve with humility and obedience. Then worry and frustration diminish and purpose and fulfillment increase.

DIVINE PROMISE

I DON’T MEAN TO SAY THAT I HAVE ALREADY ACHIEVED THESE THINGS OR THAT I HAVE ALREADY REACHED PERFECTION. BUT I PRESS ON TO POSSESS THAT PERFECTION FOR WHICH CHRIST JESUS FIRST POSSESSED ME.   Philippians 3:12