Perfection

(Psalms 50:2) “Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth.”

Having now understood God for who He is, He was never created, but has always existed. All His attributes co-exist in perfect harmony. The triune God in total unity with every decision He (they) has ever made. There has never been a need to vote, or to debate over a split decision pertaining to creation and all which energizes its existence. God uses Himself as a yardstick when evaluating that which needs improvement, for He alone is perfect in completion. We know that some of God’s creation was created in perfection in one area but not in totality. Satan (the king of Tyre) is referred to as perfect in beauty, that is to say He was created perfect in beauty after his kind; "Son of man, raise a lamentation over the king of Tyre, and say to him, Thus says the Lord GOD: "You were the signet of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty.” (Ezekiel 28:12)   

But God alone is perfect in totality!  I know that thought is almost inconceivable because of who we are; we have been tainted by the sin of one man Adam, but we who now belong to God because of what Christ achieved on our behalf, have received the mind of Christ. We now have the capacity to search out spiritual truths.  

How refreshing it is when we learn a new truth about our awesome God and Father. Somewhat similar I suppose to Moses’ experience, where He gives us glimpses of His beauty. It is obvious we do not understand His attributes as we ought, but that which we see is spectacular. One day we will see Him as He is, “when we all get to heaven what a day of rejoicing that will be”. To see Him for who He is, the great “I am” in all His glory! But until then we have a responsibility to search out the scriptures seeking out glimpses of His splendid attributes.

God shines forth in perfection, perfect in justice and mercy with His sovereign power reigning supreme. The throws of life, filled with wickedness look to denounce that truth. People posing questions like, “if God is love how does He allow such wickedness to reign throughout the land”. O foolish man what right does that which is created speak out against the creator of all things! “Does not the potter have power over the clay?” The time will arrive when all things will be set to order and then His plan will be evident to all. For now we see through a glass darkly, our vision has been marred and yet God’s perfect mercy has been extended to all; “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” (John 3:17) – What have you done with God’s mercy? Have you embraced it with open arms or do you still shun His goodness? The day is soon approaching when that mercy would have run its course and the offer of salvation will expire. I implore you not to put it off any longer; “For the Scripture says, "Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame." For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. For "everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."” (Romans 10:11-13)

Therefore the beauty of God’s mercy has been declared to all, for God sent His son to save sinners from themselves. The question remains: do you understand your need for a Saviour or will you save yourself? It is only the fool who has said in their heart that there is no God!

Look to God’s mercy as it is available to all who call upon His name, but call you must!

Signing off

Tyrone