[Manna - March 27]
I pray for them...that they all may be one... that they may be made perfect in one...that the world may know that Thou hast...loved them, as Thou hast loved Me. John 17:9,20-23
IN amazement we inquire, How can this be?
Our
Lord Jesus was always in perfect harmony with the
Father—a son who gloriously reflected His likeness;
but it has not been so with us; we were sinners and
had nothing worthy of love.
Yes, but we have been
washed and cleansed, and, however imperfect our
earthen vessels may still be, our hearts are perfect
in His sight who is able to read the heart.
And, as He
sees us with a perfect heart—a perfect purpose and
intention—striving to overcome the weaknesses and
disabilities of our imperfect flesh, and with painful,
yet determined effort to do His will, and humbly
trusting in the provisions which He has made for our
redemption from the fall, God recognizes in us that
which is worthy of His love. Z.'03-79 R3161:6