SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR FEBRUARY 2-8, 2020 MEDITATION: HOLINESS UNTO GOD

 

The essence of God is holiness. As children of God, we must not be conformed to this world; instead, our lives must be a life of holiness. Peter instructed believers to be holy as the Lord is. God also commanded the Children of the Old Testament to be holy Leviticus 11:44; therefore, our lives must be set apart from the world because we have chosen a different lifestyle to live by. “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:” 1 Peter 2:9 (KJV).

 

Sunday 2 Psalm 77 Monday 3 1 Peter 1 Tuesday 4 Isaiah 57 Wednesday 5 2 Corinthians 6 Thursday 6 1 Thessalonians 3 Friday 7 Revelations 4 Saturday 8 Ezekiel 36

 

DAILY FOCUS

 

SUNDAY 2 HOLINESS UNTO GODLINESS! Our lives are sanctified by the power of God through the Holy Spirit. We are not capable of living the Christian life on our own, that’s why He has sent us the Divine help of the Holy Spirit—hallelujah! The Christian life is a sanctified life—a life of holiness unto God. The blood of Jesus has washed and cleansed us from all our sins to do the will of God; therefore, holiness must be our evident lifestyle. The bible tells us without holiness, none of us will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14

 

MONDAY 3 WHAT IS HOLINESS? Holiness is wholesomeness, completeness, pureness, and perfection unto God. It is also a place in God. When God sanctifies something—whether it’s a place, a person or a thing, it becomes holy. That person, place or thing becomes separated from all things, unto God. As God’s children, we’ve been sanctified by the Spirit unto Him; therefore, we are holy. Also, when God’s presence comes upon someone or when His presence comes upon a place—like it did on Mount Sinai in the Old Testament, it becomes holy. The temple in the Old Testament also was called holy because the presence of God dwelt there, and God had separated that place unto Himself. Exodus 24:16

 

TUESDAY 4 THOSE WHO LIVE A LIFE OF HOLINESS Those who live a life of holiness, live according to the will and the divine plans and purposes of God. They live to avoid the sinful desires of the flesh and seek to be led by the power of the Holy Spirit. A life of holiness typifies a Christ-like life—following the examples of Jesus Christ—living a life of obedience, reverence and worship to the Father. They love the word of God and meditate daily. Their lives are spiritually filled and is therefore void of ungodly activities. They desire to have a profound relationship with their Creator—serving Him whole-heartedly. Colossians 3:23

 

WEDNESDAY 5 HOLINESS BRINGS ON PRAYERFULNESS A person living in holiness understands the significance of prayer. He or she prays continually as the word of God has instructed. It’s not just the fancy word of his/her prayers that motivates God to move on his/her behalf, but it’s the brokenness, sincerity and pureness of the heart—the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Let’s pray for each other, world- wide nations, and as the Spirit of God leads…Pray often throughout the day! James 5:16

 

THURSDAY 6 HOLINESS MUST BE EVIDENT IN THE LIFE WE LIVE Our lives must manifest a Christ-like behavior—the way we talk—the things we say, the places we go, the company we keep, the way we dress and how we conduct ourselves—everything we do in our daily lives, must represents Jesus and reflects holiness, “for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” 1 Peter 1 Vs 16 (NIV)

 

FRIDAY 7 HOLINESS MUST BE SET APART FROM WORLDLINESS “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. 17 And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.” 1 John 2 15-17 (NIV)

 

SATURDAY 8 HOLINESS IS EVERYDAY OF THE WEEK, MONTH AND YEAR! God intends for all to live a holy life—everyday! When we live in His righteousness, He will not hesitate to be in our presence. Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit; however, He will not enter a defiled temple—holiness is His dwelling place. “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV)

WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT: 2 Corinthians 7:1 (NIV) says: “Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.”