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More than Happy

At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit,… (Luke 10:21)

Imagine Jesus overflowing with joy! Did He have a broad smile? A deep laugh? Boundless energy? Contagious enthusiasm?

Seriously. What did His joy look like?

Here’s a clue: the Greek word agalliaó in this verse literally means “to leap with joy.” So, Jesus wasn’t sitting or standing. He was…well, leaping. Jumping up and down.

Wow.

Then Jesus put His joy into words: “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do’” (Luke 10:21).

The Greek word here, eudokia, means “good pleasure.” What made Jesus happy was seeing His Father happy.

This verse in a nutshell?

God, filled with God, praised God, and God was pleased.

So, is everything about God? Yes, it is.

He created all things—including us—for His pleasure, His joy, and His delight (Revelation 4:11 KJV). This is His party, from start to finish, and we’re blessed to be His invited guests.

The question we need to ask is not “Am I happy?” It’s “Is God happy?”

The answer is YES. God is more than happy, He is deeply pleased and filled with joy, and for the most unfathomable reasons. Here are three of them.

God the Father was happy to see His Son suffer.

How can that be possible? Yet, the Bible assures us, “the Lord was pleased to crush Him, putting Him to grief” (Isaiah 53:10 NASB). The Hebrew word chaphets makes the meaning clear: “to desire, take pleasure in, delight in.”

God wasn’t simply willing and able—He was delighted to sacrifice His Son. It gave Him pleasure.

Oh, Father, help us understand. How can this be true?

Because of His love for us. Only because of His love.

God the Son was happy to suffer.

Though it boggles the mind, it’s right there in His Word: “For the joy set before him he endured the cross…” (Hebrews 12:2). No getting around it. This Greek word chara means “joy, delight, gladness.”

What was the joy He held on to, the delight that sustained Him, the gladness that saw Him through?

We were, beloved. We were His joy. The thought of our redemption gave the Lord such delight that He gladly endured the most painful death imaginable, knowing what waited on the other side: our freedom.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Jesus.

The third reason we know God is happy?

The Holy Spirit is our joy and strength.

He defines joy, embodies joy, and makes joy a reality for all who know and love the Lord.

All these smiling women pictured above? They are the trustworthy souls who traveled to Israel with me four years ago. Now, look in the bottom right corner. The woman with the beautiful olive skin and the glorious smile is our Israeli tour guide, Hedva. It’s a perfect name for her joyful self, since chedvah is the Hebrew word for “joy”—as in, “The joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10).

Knowing we bring Him joy (so amazing), we can depend on Him for all the strength and protection we need. We stand firmly in the circle of His arms. We are perfectly safe in His mighty embrace.

No need to fear, “Is God happy with me?” God is overjoyed with you. He proved it on the cross and declared it in His Word.

Father, I am overwhelmed by this truth. Even when we’re not happy with ourselves, you are happy with us. And that deep and abiding happiness we long for? It can only be found in You. Because of the strength of Your joy, we can stand, even leap without fear. To the glory of your Son, amen and amen.

What did you discover in our study this week? Perhaps something God had just for you. Bless you for sharing your thoughts via the link below.

Finally, I must beg your forgiveness (again) for being late with my weekly post (again). Finishing my next book has consumed my every waking hour this spring. Now that she’s done, I can’t wait for you to read It’s Good to Be Queen, coming this July. Thanks for your patience. What a joy you are to me!

Your grateful sister, Liz

@LizCurtisHiggs

   

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New Every Morning

His sacrifice was once for all (Hebrews 10:10) on that blessed day we call Good Friday. But His mercies? New every morning.

This is what boggles my mind and steals my breath and presses me to my knees. Because of His compassion, the Lord showers us with His ongoing, never-ending, overflowing kindness and love on a daily basis.

I mess up on Monday. Beg His forgiveness on Tuesday. Make the same mistake on Wednesday. Plead for His mercy on Thursday. Stumble again on Friday. Ask for His grace on Saturday…

Sound familiar? Without His mercy I would be one wretched wreck of a woman. Yet with His mercy I have hope everlasting. So do you, beloved.

“Praise be to the Lord, for he has heard my cry for mercy” (Psalm 28:6). That He listens to us is amazing. That He hears and responds to us, even more so. As Sally commented on Facebook, “His mercy is so undeserved, yet so needed.”

There is one explanation for His generous mercy, and it’s not because we are good people. It’s because we are God’s people.

“When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy” (Titus 3:4-5).

His compassion covers our failures. His mercy washes over our mess.

Centuries earlier, Daniel shared the same truth: “We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy” (Daniel 9:18).

We are called to show the world not how good we are because we love Jesus, but how good Jesus is because He loves us.

Here it is again, that favorite verse, more needed than ever as the darkness of Good Friday approaches: “His mercies never come to an end;  they are new every morning” (Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV) I love Dottie’s take on this: “His mercy is like manna. We need a fresh covering of it every day.”

Yes, we do. Monday through Saturday. Even this Sunday, when we bark at our loved ones to hurry so we can get to church on time, or complain that the weather might ruin our Easter plans. Even then, He is merciful.

The Hebrew word racham means “compassion,” and the Greek word eleos in the New Testament means the same: “mercy, pity, compassion.” Different centuries, different cultures, same desperate need. Kyrie eleison. Lord, have mercy.

For those who depend on the mercy of God,

every morning is Easter.

“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need” (Hebrews 4:16).

Lord, we come to you with our hearts aching (again) and our hands out (again), longing for your mercy (again). For every unkind thought or careless action, for every need we could have met for another and didn’t, for every dime and all the time we spent poorly, for the many ways we’ve been our own woman instead of Your woman, have mercy on us. Because of the promises in your Word, Lord, we rejoice in Your certain answer: “Yes.”

How might you praise God for His mercy? Thanks for sharing your thoughts via the link below. And have a joyous Easter morning. He is risen! He is risen indeed!

Your grateful sister, Liz

@LizCurtisHiggs

   

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Who Wants to Be Weak?

Why is God’s strength such a comfort to us? Because we are desperately in need of it and weak beyond description.

Now and again, He reminds of us that.

I had a speaking engagement in eastern Pennsylvania. By the time the plane landed, I was in trouble. My ears were closed, my throat was swollen, and I was blowing my nose every two minutes. Oh, lovely.

When we reached the church, I wasn’t entirely sure I could speak my name, let alone deliver three messages.

“Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.” Psalm 105:4

Right. My prayer was short and to the point. Please, Lord. Please.

God was already on it. The sanctuary had great acoustics, the microphone was up to snuff (okay, sniff), and the women in the audience were reach-out-and-touch-them close and genuinely excited about being there.

Still, only the Lord could get me through this, and I knew it.

I didn’t just lean on Him. I clung to Him.

“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation,   my stronghold. ” Psalm 18:2

“Good morning,” I began, relieved to hear more than just a croak come out. A second sentence followed, then a third one. I was as amazed as my hosts were, seated in the front row. They’d watched me go through tissue after tissue, just getting to the church.

I was utterly aware of His Presence, strengthening me, healing me, if only for those few necessary hours. I would say He stole my breath, except I was breathing. Normally, naturally.

Incredible.

“Who is this, robed in splendor, striding forward in the greatness of his strength?” Isaiah 63:1

I knew exactly who He was. My voice was strong, yet my knees were weak with joy. As Susan, one of my Facebook sisters, says, “He is so powerful. The word I want has not been invented yet!”

By day’s end, I’d almost decided I should arrive at every speaking engagement on the verge of pneumonia, just to watch God do what only He can do. The more broken I am, the more dependent I am, and that’s exactly where God wants us to be. As Paul says, “For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:10

I realize this story is minor, even trifling, compared to the major challenges you may be facing right now. Here’s the thing: if God cares enough about our needs to strengthen us in the small, everyday, blow-your-nose moments, just think what He can do in the midst of huge, life-changing, world-shaking situations.

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” Ephesians 6:10

Who wants to be weak? We do, beloved, so we can give God the glory for His strength in us.

When have you sensed God’s strength sustaining you? Thanks for sharing your thoughts below. Your words are a blessing and encouragement—to all of us!

Your grateful sister, Liz

@LizCurtisHiggs

   

Two e-books to celebrate this sacred season:

My Easter novella, Mercy Like Sunlight, invites us into the heart of Mary Margaret Delaney, a modern Mary Magdalene, as she moves from darkness to light. Just $3.99. Available on Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble.com, and ChristianBook.com.

In my children’s book, The Parable of the Lily, Maggie discovers the power of forgiveness and the true meaning of Easter. The eBook is just 99 cents thru 3/23! Available on Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, and ChristianBook.com.

I read lots of blogs each morning. Ann Voskamp’s A Holy Experience is my absolute favorite. What a gift she is to the Body of Christ, because of God’s gifting in her. This, I believe, is her most powerful post ever, and just what our hearts need as we prepare for Holy Week. “We are saved from our hopelessness—because God came with infant fists and opened wide His hand to take the nail sharp edge of our sins.” Ann Voskamp

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A Ministry of Tears

If you cry at the drop of a tissue, you may be surprised to discover God has gifted you with a ministry of tears. Author, speaker and encourager Liz Curtis Higgs offers good news for those who weep.

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Look Who’s Here

When King David wrote, “Where can I flee from your presence?” (Psalm 139:7), he already knew the answer.

Nowhere. Because God is everywhere. He is omnipresent, meaning He is present everywhere at the same time.

Mind. Boggling.

Seriously, if this were God’s one and only attribute, it would be reason enough to worship Him. As Jodi shared with me on Facebook, “Everything begins and ends with Him.” Yes, it does, sister. “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory” (Isaiah 6:3).

The Hebrew word paneh, often translated “presence,” literally means “face, before.” That’s why we’re assured, “He is before all things” (Colossians 1:17), such that His face is always before us.

Because of His presence, Bonnie has “never felt alone, abandoned, or unloved.” Bobbie is grateful that “I never need to make an appointment to talk with Him.” And Patty Sue celebrates this truth: “His presence is ever abiding!”

I love Cherise’s words: “He is everywhere I need Him to be, which is everywhere.” Yes.

In ancient days, people carried miniature idols, so their gods could travel with them. Our God? He carries us.

He is carrying you right now. He is with you.

Even if you cannot see Him with your eyes, touch Him with your hands, or experience Him through your emotions, you can be sure He is in your presence—and you are in His—at this very moment.

Cathey says, “It’s so comforting to know that God is with me every second of every day.” Lois agrees, “I love how God is so personal with each of us, individually. It amazes me that He can be all to all.” Really, how is that possible? Only with God.

His presence is supernatural, beyond this world.

His presence is personal, intimate, knowing.

His presence is continual, proof of His power.

If He were not a God of love, His presence would be frightening. No, terrifying! But because He loves those who are His, His presence calms our fears and eases our anxiety and puts our worries to rest.

For your Lizzie? I’m aware of His presence most when I’m filled with joy. It’s the fruit of His Spirit (Galatians 5:22) and the promise of His Word: “you will fill me with joy in your presence” (Psalm 16:11).

Any time a sense of joy washes over me and I find myself smiling out of sheer delight, that’s when I know that I know that I know.

He is here. 

When have you been aware of God’s presence? Please share your thoughts below. You words will surely bless each one of us!

Your grateful sister, Liz

@LizCurtisHiggs

   

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Father Knows Best

When I was fourteen, my dad slapped me. I was mouthing off (there’s a surprise), and he was furious. So furious, he ran out of words.

My father loved me. He did. But the sting of that slap didn’t feel like love, not for a minute. Some of you know firsthand what I’m talking about, and your memories go much deeper and darker than one angry slap on an ordinary school night.

Still, as a twenty-something woman, the idea of God being my Father was a stumbling block for me. When I first read, “We have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it” (Hebrews 12:9), my face grew hot.

Respect wasn’t the word that came to mind.

Fear was what I felt. Anger. Resentment. And a deep sadness.

Those of us who’ve struggled with father issues are not alone. Melissa admits, “I grew up without a father as a consistent presence in my life. I couldn’t even imagine fatherly love. Then God reached out to me.”

Yes. That’s what the best of fathers do. They reach out to their children. “It’s the relationship He chooses to have with me,” Kathryn says. “I am His daughter and He is my Abba.”

This was a whole new concept for me—calling the Lord “Abba! Father!” (Romans 8:15). So personal, so trusting, especially using the tender, more familiar Aramaic word, Abba. Daddy.

Before my father left this world, we came to a place of peace about our relationship, and I’m grateful for that. If you had a wonderful relationship with your dad, praise God for that gift.

For all of us, our Heavenly Father is the true definition of fatherliness (yes, it really is a word), beautifully described by a Facebook sister named Robin:

“He is the Daddy I have longed for my whole life. He fills all my empty places with His love. He teaches me everything I need to know through His Word. He comforts me, letting me pour out my heart to Him. He never grows tired of my persistence or frustrated with my slowness. He is wise to discipline me when I need it. He is faithful to do what He promises, so I can totally trust Him. God is a good Father.”

Yes, He is good. In truth, the best. “A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling” (Psalm 68:5).

Thank you, Lord, for giving us the privilege of calling you Father. Yes, even, Daddy. No earthly parent ever gets it all right. But You do. Your love surrounds us. Your discipline guides us. Your mercy redeems us. How blessed are we, to be your children!

Beloved, I hope you’ll share your thoughts about what His Fatherliness means to you. Blessings on your weekend!

Your sister, Liz

@LizCurtisHiggs

   

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Love in Every Language

I was a single woman in my late twenties when I fell in love with Jesus. One glimpse of His grace, and I was His forever.

The truth? No one will ever love you like Jesus.

When we need forgiveness, He extends it.

When we long for a fresh start, He delivers it.

When we ache to be loved, He provides it.

His love, like His grace, is sufficient. Our online sister, Joanie, captures it perfectly: “Indescribable, immeasurable, intentional, and unconditional!”

Absolutely.

“For the Lord is good and his love endures forever” (Psalm 100:5). Here, love is that splendid Hebrew word hesed, meaning “favor, covenant loyalty, loving-kindness,” which God showers on “the lowly, the needy, the miserable.”

If we’re honest, that would be every one of us.

Lynne admits, “I fail and doubt, yet He still loves me.” We understand, sister. We’re amazed by that reality in our own lives. As Alison puts it, “His grace-filled love says, ‘See this girl? She’s mine.’”

God says the very same about you, beloved. You are His.

His love is “loyal” (LEB), filled with “kindness” (NLV), and brimming with “mercy” (AMP). To be sure we understand how long His love will last, more than forty times in His Word we’re reminded, “His love endures forever.” Notice it doesn’t say, “…unless you mess up.” Forever means forever.

Sharon rightly says, “I know I can never do anything that will make Him stop loving me.”

Wow. Let that one sink in. And this.

Oh, yes. Vivian is a woman who has plumbed the depths of what it means to be loved by God: “He loved me when no one else did. He loved me before I even knew Him.”

And consider this: God speaks all five Love Languages:

He offers His followers affirming words in His Word.
He has performed, once for all, the ultimate act of service.
He lavishes those He loves with spiritual gifts.
He gives His children endless quality time.
He wraps believers in His gentle embrace.

Do you ever (secretly) think that you and the Lord have something special going on? You do. Saint Augustine said, “God loves each one of us as if there was only one of us to love.”

So, how do we experience His love?

Open the door. Invite Him in.

“God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us” (Romans 5:5). Here, the Greek word agapé means “love, benevolence, goodwill, esteem.” All good, all God, all ours to receive.

When He gave us the Holy Spirit, He “flooded our hearts with his love” (EXB). The emptier we were, the greater our awareness that something was happening inside our hearts and minds. His love never leaves us the same. It both humbles and strengthens. Tears down our pride and rebuilds us in His image.

Once we grasp the truth of God’s love, He asks us to give it away. “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God” (1 John 4:7). No need to fear running on empty: the more love we pour out, the more love He pours in. Restoring our souls. Replenishing our supply.

Astounding, isn’t it?

Heavenly Father, even when we’re not lovable, You love us. Even when our love for You waxes and wanes, Your love is steady, ever-present, eternal. Help us trust You enough not to hoard or hide Your love. Enlarge our hearts, Lord. Fill us and flow through us. The love is all Yours. May the glory be all Yours as well.

How do you experience God’s love? Please share your thoughts below. I know your words will bless us all.

Your grateful sister, Liz

@LizCurtisHiggs

P.S. Since I was late with this post (sorry!), look for another one later this week. Trust me, there’s nothing I’d rather do than encourage you!

   

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Peace Like a River

What’s the one thing you need most in your life right now? Less stress? Fewer fears? A clearer mind? A sense of security?

I keep telling myself, if I had all of the above, I would finally have what I want most: peace. No fretful thoughts, no nagging worries.

Now God is showing me how this really works.

When His peace flows through us, our stress eases, our fears fade, our minds clear, and our sense of security becomes firmly rooted in Him.

So, peace is where we start, not where we land.

Peace has one Source: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27). Peace is a gift, pure and simple, placed in our hands by a loving Savior, who assures us it’s “the kind of peace that only I can give” (CEV).

The word in Greek—eiréné—means “peace, quietness, rest.” Just the sound of those words can calm our anxious hearts. Like taking a long, deep breath, then slowly exhaling. It reflects the Hebrew word, shalom, a common farewell in Israel.

Peace. Quietness. Rest. Shalom.

Guess what else eiréné means? “One, wholeness.” It’s everything that truly matters, all joined together.

A part from God? No peace.

With God? Peace like a river.

Even in the midst of heartache and loss? Yes, especially then. Consider the story of Horatio Spafford, who wrote It Is Well with My Soul.

“The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7).

Transcend means we don’t get it and won’t get it. It’s far above our comprehension and way beyond our intellectual reach.

This is a good thing. If we could manufacture peace on our own, we might not turn to God. Instead, we need Him every hour.

Our Facebook sisters know this:

“I would be a total wreck without His peace.”—Nikol
“The challenges in my life are beyond my own strength to endure. His peace has been a lifesaver in more ways than one.”—Cristel
“I love everything about Him, but especially His peace that He so freely gives, and I so desperately need.”—Joyce
“In this life, we have many stresses, but God’s peace is ours, always.”—Brenda

In the beautiful words of Jesus, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).

Take heart, beloved. Trouble is guaranteed. So is His peace. “United with me, you may have shalom (CJB).

Lord, help us rest in Your peace. Remind us that it’s not a place, not an idea, not a state of mind. It’s a Person. It’s You, Lord, standing before, behind, and beside us. You guard our hearts. You calm our fears. You make us whole in You. Shalom.

You’ll find a link below to Share Your Thoughts about how you’ve personally experienced God’s peace. Thanks for encouraging us all.

Your sister, Liz

@LizCurtisHiggs

   

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Faithful to the End

On our way to the airport early Friday morning, my husband and I prayed for traveling mercies. But mostly, we prayed for Bill’s mom, Mary Lee Higgs.

Since her lung cancer diagnosis last summer, my sweet mother-in-law had been on a steady decline. Losing weight, losing strength, losing touch with this world. Her pain was relentless; her confusion, heartbreaking to watch.

We prayed for healing, but we also prayed for mercy. Please, Lord.

When we landed in Charlotte an hour later, an unexpected voice mail was waiting for us: Mary Lee had stepped into the arms of her Savior at 6:45am, while we’d been boarding the plane.

Tears pooled in my eyes. Was it really true? Could she possibly be gone? My emotions were all over the place. Sadness. Relief. Denial. Acceptance. Sorrow. Joy. And a deep sense of loss. Have you been there?

One thing is certain: God is faithful. He answered our prayers in the way He deemed best, and welcomed home our dear Mary Lee. Now, He is faithfully walking us through some very difficult days.

Like today, beloved.

My heart is heavy, and all my words seem stuck inside me. Thank the Lord for His Word and for your words, describing what His faithfulness means.

“You, Lord, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you” (Psalm 89:8). So visual. We can imagine Him wrapped in faithfulness, like a king in his royal robes, “compassed about” (JUB), such that we can’t look at Him and not see His faithfulness.

The Hebrew word emunah means “firmness, steadfastness, fidelity.” It’s “an essential part” (AMP) of Him, the One who is “powerful and faithful from every angle” (MSG). If you belong to Him, He will always guide you, always guard you, and always guarantee your place in heaven.

Listen to Sam Robson’s amazing acapella version of Great Is Thy Faithfulness on YouTube, while you consider the ways these Facebook sisters have experienced His faithfulness:

“No matter what I’ve been through, He comes through.”—Esther
“He is always there to comfort me, love me, uphold me.”—Cheryl
“You cannot name a situation where He is not available!”—Maxine
“Many times I’ve felt hurt and lonely, but God has always been there.”—Carey
“I cling to His faithfulness like a lifeline.”—Donnalee
“When others abandon me—when I abandon myself—He remains.”—Kristi
“What He says, He will do. He cannot lie.”—Emily
“He is the only one I can truly believe 100%.”—Cyndi
“I fail Him every day, and yet He is still with me and for me!”—Sally
“Everything about Him is Always.”—Sharon

Sister wisdom, tenfold.

King David praised Him with these words: “Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies” (Psalm 36:5). Again, so visual, and we know right where to look. Up above the cares of this world. Far beyond the sin that entangles us. Way past the limits of our understanding. Even then, we can’t begin to touch the outer reaches of His great faithfulness.

Thank you, Lord, for hearing our prayers, meeting our needs, strengthening our hearts. You are not simply faithful: You are Faithfulness itself. Comfort my sisters this week, Lord, as You have comforted our family: with love, with mercy, and with the certain hope of eternity.

The above photos and others await you on Pinterest. And you’ll find a link below to Share Your Thoughts about God’s faithfulness. I’m always blessed to read your comments, and even more grateful when you encourage one another. Thanks so much!

Your sister, Liz

@LizCurtisHiggs on Twitter

   

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Resting in His Perfection

Years ago as a new believer, I slapped a popular bumper sticker on my Volkswagen: “Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven.” Lots of comfort in those words for a mess like me.

But then I discovered this verse in the Bible: “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). Oh, no.

Doomed. I was doomed. How could an always-trying, never-succeeding perfectionist ever hope to be as perfect as God? I was defeated almost before I’d begun.

Then I learned the good news: the New Testament Greek word for perfect is teleios, which simply means “complete.” Finished. Done. Perfect.

When Jesus said on the cross, “It is finished” (John 19:30), He was using the same word. The payment for our sins was complete. His redemptive work on the cross was finished. His earthly assignment was done. His sacrifice was perfect—the very thing His Heavenly Father required and humankind desperately needed.

Here’s more good news: God’s perfection is enough. Because really, how could anything ever top perfect?

Moses told God’s people, “He is the Rock, his works are perfect” (Deuteronomy 32:4). We find a different word here in Old Testament Hebrew—tamim—yet with a very similar meaning: “complete, without defect or blemish, whole.”

That’s why this is a God we can trust, a God we can worship, serve, honor, and obey, since “his acts are perfection!” (CEB). He always gets it right. His way is “perfect” and His Word is “flawless” (Psalm 18:30).

In case you’re wondering, I did my best to scrape the bumper sticker off my VW before I sold it. Are we forgiven? You bet. Are we perfect? Yes (gulp), because His works are perfect. Is this a miracle? Absolutely.

Complete. Finished. Done. Perfect. Wow.

Lord Jesus, You alone are worthy of our praise. When we do something right, that’s Your power working through us. When we do something wrong, that’s Your mercy working in us. Because our first day and our last are ordained by You, Lord, You see us as perfectly complete, when all we can see is our unfinished mess. Thank you for showing us what perfection looks like: You, always You, Lord.

You’ll find a link below to Share Your Thoughts about His perfection. Your response will be a blessing to me and to all who take a moment to read it. Have a wonderful week!

Your grateful sister, Liz

@LizCurtisHiggs

   

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