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Jun '20
Holiness Unto God #2
07
Jun '20
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR JUNE 7-13, 2020
MEDITATION: HOLINESS UNTO GOD!
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 7 Psalm 77
Monday 8 1 Peter 1
Tuesday 9 Isaiah 57
Wednesday 10 2 Corinthians 6
Thursday 11 1 Thessalonians 3
Friday 12 Revelations 4
Saturday 13 Ezekiel 36
Monday 8 1 Peter 1
Tuesday 9 Isaiah 57
Wednesday 10 2 Corinthians 6
Thursday 11 1 Thessalonians 3
Friday 12 Revelations 4
Saturday 13 Ezekiel 36
DAILY FOCUS
SUNDAY 7 HOLINESS IS THE ESSENCE OF 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
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 8 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 24:15-16
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 24:15-16
TUESDAY 9 THOSE WHO LIVE A LIFE OF HOLINESS
Those who live a life of holiness, live according to the will, 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—they follow the examples of Jesus Christ—living a life of obedience,
reverence and worship to the Father. A life of holiness must be done unto God,
not unto men. A holy life is spiritually filled and is therefore void of ungodly
activities. Those who live a life of holiness desire to have a profound relationship
with their Creator—serving Him whole-heartedly.
Colossians 3:22-23
Those who live a life of holiness, live according to the will, 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—they follow the examples of Jesus Christ—living a life of obedience,
reverence and worship to the Father. A life of holiness must be done unto God,
not unto men. A holy life is spiritually filled and is therefore void of ungodly
activities. Those who live a life of holiness desire to have a profound relationship
with their Creator—serving Him whole-heartedly.
Colossians 3:22-23
WEDNESDAY 10 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 or 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, worldwide nations, and as the Spirit of God leads…Pray throughout the day!
James 5:16
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 or 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, worldwide nations, and as the Spirit of God leads…Pray throughout the day!
James 5:16
THURSDAY 11 HOLINESS MUST BE SEEN IN THE MANNER OF 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)
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 12 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 Vs 15-17
“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 Vs 15-17
SATURDAY 13 HOLINESS MUST REPRESENT EVERY DAY OF OUR LIVES!
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)
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.”
