Bible Devotional

Have you ever defended your bad behavior by saying, “Nobody’s perfect“? Or has someone ever said to you, “Nobody’s perfect” in defense of something they’ve done? It’s a common response because it’s true. No human being is perfect. But Jesus pointed out that God the Father is. “Be perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew 5:48).

Perfect…the height of virtue and integrity. It is God’s height of virtue and integrity that Jesus directs us to and calls us to seek after. Rather than Jesus letting us off the hook, He sees the potential for us to be transformed into His likeness through His Holy Spirit who dwells in us. 

Transformation requires that we be intentional. We look intently at who God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are.

In what ways does the Bible point to God being perfect? 

• His character is perfect. (Galatians 5:22)
• His works are perfect. (Deuteronomy 32:4)
• His laws are perfect. (Psalm 19:7)
• His faithfulness is perfect. (Isaiah 25:1)
• His peace is perfect. (Isaiah 26:3)
• His patience is perfect. (1 Timothy 1:16)
• His love is perfect. (1 John 4:18)

Our Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus and Holy Spirit are perfect. They are the Ones to whom we can look and follow. 

Lord, You are PERFECT. Thank You for Your perfect character, works, laws, faithfulness, peace, patience, love and more. As I look at You, transform me into Your image.

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Most of us are probably familiar with Jesus’ earthly ministry. We also know that He died on the cross for our sins and was resurrected on the third day. But what happened when He ascended into heaven? Hebrews 1:3 tells us: “…When He [Jesus] had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on High” (Hebrews 1:3).

In this verse, “Majesty on High” refers to God the Father. It’s a title that conveys His glory, exaltation, and supreme authority. It signifies His position as being in the highest place, exalted above all creation. Sitting at the right hand of the Majesty on High symbolizes Jesus’ glorification and finished work. 

Jesus’ death and resurrection made a way for us to approach the throne of grace of the Majesty on High. We can come before Him in prayer with the confidence that Christ paid for our sins and that we are made righteous through His sacrifice. 

Heavenly Father, MAJESTY ON HIGH, thank You for the finished work and glorification of Christ. I am grateful that through His sacrifice, I can approach Your throne of grace with confidence. 

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