In 2nd Corinthians Paul wrote:
11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
Paul tells us to be perfect and this word means:
to render, i.e. to fit, sound, complete
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to mend (what has been broken or rent), to repair
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to complete
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to fit out, equip, put in order, arrange, adjust
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to fit or frame for one’s self, prepare
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ethically: to strengthen, perfect, complete, make one what he ought to be
I trust that these recent writings are moving you toward comfort in knowing that FATHER is specifically interested and involved with each of us and that HE is not some Creator in some distant galaxy unaware of our every need. HE knows every hair on your head and every thought in your heart and Loves you for who you really are. HE also knows who you can and ought to become. Everyone has a calling.
We are to be of one mind, in unity. How are we to accomplish that, given the diversity among us? By walking in Love and being led by THE SPIRIT. We must quit looking for the flaws and weaknesses in others and seek out what we have in common. Quit judging others and attempting to walk and act superior because of some revelation given to you or one of your cohorts. Quit allowing your insecurities dictate your aloofness. We’re all in this together and we must move into unity in order to perfectly function. When we do this we will live in peace that surpasses all understanding.
What is the result? The LORD GOD ALMIGHTY of Love and peace shall be with you. What a promise! When HE is with you, solutions to your problems arrive. When HE is with you, fear departs. In 1 John chapter 4, the beloved disciple tells us:
18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
We are entering into a time being described as a period of major social. political, and economic upheaval. In the last 30 years, greed has been at the root of policies designed to enrich the few at the expense of many. The day of judgment is at hand and FATHER will evoke HIS justice in the earth. When this has fully arrived, great fear and dread will come upon people. How can you be fully prepared? By embracing Love and great faith. Perfect Love casts out fear thus our foundation must be Love in order to overcome the circumstances in whatever severity they may present themselves.
17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
With a foundation of Love, we will have a boldness which will allow us to minister to those in great fear. We will walk in perfect Love. Next month completes my 10th year of focusing on the revelation of Love. Yes, I may be slow but I am tenacious. Why would FATHER have me spend 10 years in this area? It is not just to keep me busy and predisposed. It is for the purpose of doing my part in building up the Body of Christ and providing words of encouragement and instruction for the perfecting of the saints. We do need to be all we can be and not give up because our emotions scream at us to take the easier path.
As we enter into HIS fullness, we will be activated and authenticated by HIM. Finally, we will be who we are called to be and do what we ought to do.