Title: The Perfect Christian/ Topic: Purpose

Today's Reading: Hebrews 9; Hebrews 10; Hebrews 11

Scripture: Hebrews 10:7
7 Then I said, 'Here I am—it is written about me in the scroll— I have come to do your will, O God.' "

Observation: This short statement made by Jesus to his Father in heaven contains the secret to being a “perfect” Christian (perfect in the sense of understanding what a disciple is supposed to be). It is the statement of his purpose in coming to earth. It is also the same purpose we were created for, and when we fulfill this purpose, we ourselves are fulfilled in every way. This purpose is to do the will of God. And just as Jesus had things written abut him “in the scroll”, we also are told that we have good works that were prepared by God beforehand (meaning before we were born) that we should do.

Application: I need to keep in mind that this short statement contains all I need to know to fulfill the purpose God has for me on earth. Will this understanding keep me from making mistakes? Of course not. But it will keep me listening to the voice of his Spirit for direction and keep me from straying too far off course. I am to always do what the Father's will is. The Christian life is no more complicated than that.

Prayer: Father, thank you for sending Jesus. Not only did he provide the way for us to be redeemed but he also gave us the pattern for living in alignment with you. May I always be telling you that “Here I am, I am here to do your will.” I know you will always show me what that is.
This I pray in Jesus' name, Amen.