You Are Holy
4/13/2024
"You shall be holy to me, for I the Lord am holy and have separated you from the peoples, that you should be mine."
- Leviticus 20:26 (ESV)
In Leviticus, God calls His people to holiness, not merely as a set of rules, but as a reflection of His own character. Holiness is about being set apart, distinct from the world, dedicated wholly to God’s purposes.
In today’s world, it’s easy to blend in, to conform to the patterns of society. But God calls us to stand out, to live lives that reflect His nature. This doesn’t mean isolation, but rather, living in a way that draws others to God through our words, actions, and attitudes. This means living a life that is pleasing to God, following His commandments and seeking to do His will in all that we do.
Being holy does not mean being perfect, for we are all sinners in need of God's grace. But it does mean living a life that is dedicated to God, seeking to honor Him in all that we do. It means choosing to follow His ways, even when the world around us may be tempting us to do otherwise.
God has separated us from the world, calling us to be His own special people. This is a privilege and a responsibility that we should not take lightly. We are called to be a light in a dark world, to show others the love and grace of God through our words and actions.
Let us try each day to be holy unto the Lord, to live in a way that is pleasing to Him and brings glory to His name. Let us seek to be set apart from the ways of the world and be a living testimony to the power of God's transforming grace in our lives. May we always remember that we belong to Him, and may our lives reflect that truth in all that we do.
And as we strive for holiness, we’re reminded that it’s not something we achieve on our own. It’s through the work of the Holy Spirit within us, guiding and transforming us day by day. Let’s embrace our identity as God’s chosen people, set apart for His glory, and live in a manner worthy of the calling we’ve received.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
"You shall be holy to me, for I the Lord am holy and have separated you from the peoples, that you should be mine."
- Leviticus 20:26 (ESV)
In Leviticus, God calls His people to holiness, not merely as a set of rules, but as a reflection of His own character. Holiness is about being set apart, distinct from the world, dedicated wholly to God’s purposes.
In today’s world, it’s easy to blend in, to conform to the patterns of society. But God calls us to stand out, to live lives that reflect His nature. This doesn’t mean isolation, but rather, living in a way that draws others to God through our words, actions, and attitudes. This means living a life that is pleasing to God, following His commandments and seeking to do His will in all that we do.
Being holy does not mean being perfect, for we are all sinners in need of God's grace. But it does mean living a life that is dedicated to God, seeking to honor Him in all that we do. It means choosing to follow His ways, even when the world around us may be tempting us to do otherwise.
God has separated us from the world, calling us to be His own special people. This is a privilege and a responsibility that we should not take lightly. We are called to be a light in a dark world, to show others the love and grace of God through our words and actions.
Let us try each day to be holy unto the Lord, to live in a way that is pleasing to Him and brings glory to His name. Let us seek to be set apart from the ways of the world and be a living testimony to the power of God's transforming grace in our lives. May we always remember that we belong to Him, and may our lives reflect that truth in all that we do.
And as we strive for holiness, we’re reminded that it’s not something we achieve on our own. It’s through the work of the Holy Spirit within us, guiding and transforming us day by day. Let’s embrace our identity as God’s chosen people, set apart for His glory, and live in a manner worthy of the calling we’ve received.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
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