I will sometimes take a quote from my devotional to express what point I’d like to make in the day’s entry. Today is one of these days. I am one of those people who know perfection is something I will never complete in the flesh. Yet, in spite of this knowledge I am “sort of” driven to be as perfect as possible. So, when I read today’s devotional message I was struck with its clarity. Here it is.

GOD’S PERFECT WILL:

“When we read the word perfect, we ay be daunted by thoughts of having to maintain a flawless walk with the Lord, but that is not what is intended by the word there. The Greek word teleias that is used is better translated as finished, brought to maturity, enabled to reach the goal, or needing nothing for completeness. In other words, the Lord already has a comprehensive and trustworthy strategy for leading you all the way to the victory.”

When I read this I couldn’t help but sense a deep message God wants you and me to understand. He knows the weakness of our flesh and that’s why He gave us His Son Jesus. He is bringing us to maturity and enabling us to reach His goal and He needs nothing but our cooperation in order for the goal to be completed. We are on our way to VICTORY!