Years ago, we had an interim preacher, Dr. Cal Guy, from Southwestern Seminary. He had a small farm just south of Ft. Worth and he described the “perfect” piece of equipment he had made. Now the equipment was cobbled together using various parts and pieces from other pieces of equipment. He said if we were to look at it, we would probably think it was useless. However, to him, he saw it as perfect because it did exactly the job he needed done when he “created” it.
Our tendency it to look at ourselves, or others and not see perfection, but mostly flaws because we don’t look like a certain “picture” we have in mind or have been taught. Being perfect for a situation or role in life may not have you looking like that “picture.” For example, what is the “perfect” screw driver? If you are needing a flat head, a Phillips won’t do and vice versa. There are at least 30-50 different types of screw driver heads and thousands of size options. Which one is “perfect?” The one you need for a particular job.
The Lord made each of us “perfect” for the life (jobs) He has for us, which means we shouldn’t think we have to look like everyone else. However, with that freedom, how can we know if we are “out of bounds” and need to change? Scripture. If we are not living according to the principles of scripture, it’s time to re-evaluate and not take liberty in our uniqueness. Romans 8:12-17 and 12:1-6.
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