Slightly Imperfect
Read: Romans 5: 7-8
“.....but God shows His love for us in that while we were still
sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5: 8
Today I received an email ad from a Christian on-line bookseller
stating that they were having a special on “slightly imperfect”
books and Bibles. I’ve purchased “slightly imperfect” books
from the seller before, because it usually means a good deal discount
on the price of the book or Bible. The on-line seller always explains
the imperfect nature of the item (binding not perfectly sewn,
overprint on cover design, creased pages, etc.). But, otherwise the
item is perfectly usable and readable. The price is less due to the
imperfections.
It started me thinking about my own “slight imperfections.” I can
be selfish on occasion, irritable, impatient, or prideful. But, God
who created me in His own image, a little lower than the angels,
doesn’t view me as less valuable and doesn’t offer me salvation
at a discount. I am completely valued as His child. And, just to show
me how valuable I am, though “slightly imperfect,” he offered up
his Son for my imperfections and the imperfections of the world. Let
all of us continue going on to perfection, as John Wesley urged,
knowing that even as “slightly imperfect,” we are loved all the
way.
Mike Bernhardt
Prayer: Lord, guide us on the road to perfection in union with you in
Heaven and continually remind us that though “slightly imperfect,”
we are your loved children.
Prayer Focus: Those caring for loved ones
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