"Christians aren't perfect--they're just forgiven!"--so says the bumper sticker--and if the disciples of Jesus had a suburban vehicle that fit 13 people, that's what you'd see on their bumper too! You see, we sometimes forget that Bible people were not perfect--we read incredible stories of what God did for them and through them, we place them on pedestals as our heroes of faith...they are! But they were also human and had faults and failures--just like us!
Take the "Thunder Brothers" for instance. Now if THEY were driving that surburban, they might get pulled over for "road rag!" James and John weren't called the "sons of thunder" for nothing! I'll bet they blew it more than once. Did Jesus leave them by the wayside and move on to find some perfect people? NO - he used them, just as they were. Now He changed them by His life, His teachings and His words--but the thunder was always just below the surface, human men that they were...and yet they loved their Lord--and their Lord loved them, the "not-so-perfect" saints that they were!
...And then there was Brother Blunder...none other than Saint Peter himself.....no saint HE was at times either. He cut off a man's ear, he denied his Lord, he opened his mouth when it should have been shut...he was always in the middle of a mess. Did Jesus say, "Sorry, Pete, I can't use you until you straighten up and walk the perfect line!" NO - he used Peter, just as he was--oh, He changed him too, when the Holy Spirit got hold of his life...but that "blunder" ability was probably always right below the surface too. In spite of it all--he loved his Lord--and his Lord loved him, the "not-so-perfect" saint that he was!
The next time you "thunder" or you "blunder"--and it may be before this day is over--don't hit yourself on the head with a crochet mallet. You are NOT perfect--you are in PROCESS, becoming like Jesus Christ. Don't be so hard on yourself! Someday you will reach perfection--when you reach heaven--but until then, acknowledge your humanity, work on it...or better yet, let the LORD work on it--and you, the "not-so-perfect" saint, will have a great day!!
Delight in a Word from the Well--a refreshing in the Water of His Word
"For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust ( Bible Gateway.com - passage=Psalms+103:14">Psalm 103:14)."
Draw from the Well--a song and a prayer for renewing strength for this day
He Knows Me Completely
"Lord, I'm glad You know my heart, because sometimes, my hands, my feet, my mouth, don't do or say the perfect thing. I find myself in hot water, I blow it, I fall and fail. But You, the perfect Son of God, are always there to dust me off, pick me up, and start me on the way again. I love You Lord...thank You for putting up with me and using me anyway; thank You for not leaving me where I am but changing this "not-so-perfect" saint, day by day, into Your likeness, In Jesus' Name. Amen."
All Scriptures are taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
Copyright 2001 by Peggie Bohanon, Springfield, MO. All rights reserved.
Not to be copied without permission.
TODAY'S FEATURED LINKS:
Meet Joey and Jason--the Not-So-Perfect Brothers at Peggie's Place!
Suburban vehicles on E-Bay
Your DAILY ASSIGNMENTS!
The Incomparable Christ--Start your day with HIS Word!
Words from the Well poem--A prayer you can pray each day!
Your DAILY HUMOR:
Church of the Covered Dish--A daily Christian cartoon strip you'll love!
Reverend Fun--Another fun Christian cartoon of the day!
worship.mid
SEASONAL FEATURES:
"Peggie Breaks" for June!
A FRIENDLY FEATURE:
Surf over to my friend Barb's and enjoy her daily devotionals.
A Daily Dose of God's Word from Barbara's Entourage
AND DON'T FORGET THE SENSATIONAL FEATURE--CHOCOLATE, OF COURSE!
Featured devo from Peggie's Place Peggie's Confessions of a Chocoholic!
A Place to Enjoy Other Devotionals!
Please
e-mail me to say hi.
Thanks for visiting the Well today! Hope you were refreshed, and you will return!
I'll be waiting for you--and so will He! God bless!
Have a great day--and remember there's nothing that will happen today
that you and your Lord cannot handle together!
If you enjoy these devotionals, you are welcome to visit "Peggie's Place!",
and tour the rest of my home, with many resources for the Christian family.
NOTE: Brighten up someone's day!
Special feature on Peggie's Place!--main page:
Send and receive cards from 123greetings.com--large assortment!
With thanks to Songs of Praise for the beautiful music playing on this page.
Visit Songs of Praise for other beautiful tunes by many talented artists (CDs are available).
"'Twas the Night before Easter!" - popular parody at Peggie's Place! . . . More Easter resources