Perfection In Imperfection!
"I know that nothing is better for mankind than to
rejoice, and to do good in their lives, and also that
every man should eat and drink and enjoy the
good of all
his labor—it is the gift of God."
Ecclesiastes 3: 12-13
We see from Genesis that it was God’s purpose for mankind
to
enjoy the world He created. Sadly, that purpose has been
made difficult by intrusion of sin. Until creation is restored
in eternity, it behooves us to remember and enjoy the gift
of life we have from God.
The Westminster Shorter Catechism reminds us that
“the
chief end of man” is to “glorify God and to enjoy
Him forever.” And Psalm 16:11 teaches us that “in
God’s presence is fullness of joy; at His right hand
are pleasures forevermore.”
Forever doesn’t begin when we die a physical death.
Eternal life—and eternal
pleasure and joy—begins
when we are born again through faith in Christ.
As we see creation suffering the birth pangs of
redemption and restoration (Romans 8:20-23),
let us glory in the life our Creator God has given
us.
Thank God today for His perfection revealed in the
midst of an imperfect world—and for the joy and
pleasure you find in knowing Him.
"God finds pleasure in us
when we find pleasure in
Him."
Augustine
