There’s got to be more
Than going back and forth
From doing right to doing wrong
‘Cause we were taught that’s who we are
Come on get in line right behind me
You along with everybody
Thinking there’s worth in what you do
Then like a hero who takes the stage when
We’re on the edge of our seats saying it’s too late
Well let me introduce you to amazing grace
No matter the bumps
No matter the bruises
No matter the scars
Still the truth is
The Cross has made
The Cross has made you flawless
No matter the hurt
Or how deep the wound is
No matter the pain
Still the truth is
The Cross has made
The Cross has made you flawless
Could it possibly be
That we simply can’t believe
That this unconditional
Kind of love would be enough
To take a filthy wretch like this
And wrap him up in righteousness
But that’s exactly what He did
Take a breath smile and say
Right here right now I’m ok
Because the Cross was enough
MercyMe
Songwriters: Solomon Olds, Ben Glover, Nathan Cochran, Mike Scheuchzer,
Barry Graul, Robby Shaffer, Bart Millard, David Arthur Garcia
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Flawless—
- Having no defects or faults (dictionary.com)
- Without any blemishes or imperfections; perfect (Google)
You shall be blameless (complete, perfect) before the Lord your God
Deuteronomy 18:13 AMP
God appointed His Son with an oath,
and His Son has been made the perfect High Priest forever.
Hebrews 7:28b NLT
As I was reading Psalm 18:30, the word “flawless” jumped out at me:
As for God, His way is perfect:
The Lord’s Word is flawless;
He shields all who take refuge in Him.
And, of course, I immediately started singing this song. We know God is flawless. Scripture repeatedly reveals His perfection:
The law of the Lord is perfect (flawless), restoring and refreshing the soul;
Psalm 19:7 AMP
He is the Rock, His work is perfect;
Deuteronomy 32:4 NKJV
God—His way is perfect; the Word of the Lord is pure.
2 Samuel 22:31 HCSB
God is Light [He is holy, His message is truthful, He is perfect in righteousness],
and in Him there is no darkness at all [no sin, no wickedness, no imperfection].
1 John 1:5 AMP
I don’t know about y’all, but I have a really hard time thinking of myself as ‘flawless, unblemished, blameless’ (much less, perfect!). I know my faults, my imperfections. So does God. But…
“Could it possibly be
That we simply can’t believe
That this unconditional
Kind of love would be enough
To take a filthy wretch like this
And wrap him up in righteousness
But that’s exactly what He did“
That is exactly what God did! He sent His Son in our place. The Lord is our High Priest who intercedes for us. God views us through the righteousness of Christ. We are blameless, complete, perfect before Him. God’s perfection is THE source of our perfection. We are His workmanship and His work is perfect and flawless. So, instead of beating ourselves up for our flaws and imperfections, let’s just
“Take a breath, smile and say
Right here right now I’m ok
Because the Cross was (and still is) enough“
