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Some of the things the Lord requires of us are simply impossible! For instance, in Matthew 5:48 Jesus says, “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” We are never going to be perfect no matter how hard we try. Nevertheless, what we cannot do for ourselves Jesus does for us. He lives a perfect life, as perfect as our Father in heaven. When we trust Him for our salvation, He not only forgives our sins, but He also makes our standing before God perfect. Our perfection is not based on our performance but only on His finished work. 2 Corinthians 5:18 says,
“All this is God’s doing…”
— 2 Corinthians 5:18 (J.B. Phillips N.T.)
Jesus, make us perfect as Your Father is perfect. Amen.