Perfection

We often talk about being “Christ-like.”  Many moan that we’ll never achieve that perfection.  But how often do we think about how God has lowered Himself to be seen through us in this dark world?  

Think about it…

David…a man after God’s own heart…blew it several times

Moses…the most humble of men…messed up and missed out on the Promised Land

Noah…trusted to save the planet…got drunk

Solomon…wisest man ever to live…not smart enough to listen to God’s warnings

…the list goes on…you get it.

The attainment of perfection is one we place on ourselves…a goal we can’t meet.  We set ourselves up for failure.  All the while God has come to our level,   First He lowered Himself (as mentioned in Hebrews 2) to live among us and save us.  Secondly He allows us, in our imperfection, to share His name…Christian (Acts 11.)  God uses us (not holy angels) to be the light in this dark world and salt of the earth (Matthew 5.)   Yes, He uses us in our imperfect state.

I’m not saying we should avoid trying to better ourselves or more like Him…I’m just saying God doesn’t expect what we can’t achieve…why do we?