The
apostle Peter was so taken by what was happening on the Mountain of
Transfiguration he was willing to forget everything else and just camp there. Almost
perfect moments come along in life from time to time. While pursuing perfection is a laudable quest,
it is never a full reality in this life. Absolute perfection will come only at
the final manifestation of the Perfect One. We pursue it, admire it and
occasionally get a glimpse of it, only to eventually realize the truth; God is
perfect in all His ways, but nothing else or no one else in this world is perfect. Oh Lord, My Perfector, though I am but a wandering exile from true perfection, you
confront my shortcomings with mercy. I watchfully await the day of perfection
when we see You face to face and are forever transformed.
A serious pursuit of godliness requires an equally serious renunciation of worldliness. Too often, we measure spirituality with false scales. While being wisely selective with our public vices we are less so with our private attitudes and perspectives. In reality, it is the thoughts and intents of the heart where the greatest battles must be waged; our actions will ultimately align with the condition of our hearts. Lord God, You know me inside out, You are not fooled by human facades. Plow my heart with Your Word and Spirit and leave nothing unturned. Refresh my inward man that I may outwardly glorify You in all places at all times.
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