Holiness

Scripture I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t. ~Romans 7:18, NLT Quote Thinking about ourselves hinders our usefulness to God. ~Oswald Chambers Anytime we are fixed on ourselves, the devil is pleased. This egotism will produce one of…

A Fear Reliever

Scripture Not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it…So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows. ~Matthew 10:29-31 NLT{selected} Quote The gospel awakes an intent resentment because it reveals that I am unholy; but it also awakens an intense craving to…

Be Separate

Scripture “Therefore, COME OUT FROM THEIR MIDST AND BE SEPARATE,” says the Lord. “AND DO NOT TOUCH WHAT IS UNCLEAN; And I will welcome you.” ~2 Corinthians 6:17, NASB Quote Holiness is not the way to Jesus. Jesus is the way to holiness. ~Ya’akov A lot of people misunderstand holiness and separation. It does not mean that we…

Holiness

Scripture Exalt the LORD our God, and bow down towards His holy mountain; for holy is the LORD our God. ~Psalm 99:9, REB Quote Holiness is not the way to Jesus–Jesus is the way to holiness. ~Ya’akov What does the word ‘holy’ bring to your mind: little old ladies in long dresses with their hair…

The Back Side of Glory

Scripture I won’t let you see my face, because anyone who sees my face will die… I will put you in a large crack in the rock. I will cover your eyes with my hand until I have passed by. Then I will take my hand away, and you will see my back. You will not…

Ezra The Scribe

Scripture After all that has happened to us because of our evil deeds and terrible guilt ​— ​though You, our God, have punished us less than our iniquities deserve and have allowed us to survive — should we break Your commands again. ~ Ezra 9:13 (CSB) Quote When life’s burden grow so heavy that you…

He Will Repay

Scripture The one who believes in the Son has eternal life, but the one who rejects the Son will not see life; instead, the wrath of God remains on him. ~John 3:36 (CSB) Quote   Sin is the dare of God’s justice, the rape of His mercy, the jeer of His patience, the slight of His…

Always Wear Clean Underwear

Scripture This is what the LORD said to me: “Go and buy yourself a linen undergarment and put it on.” So I bought underwear as the LORD instructed me and put it on. ~Jeremiah 13:1-2, CSB Quote Perfect holiness, the aim of saints on earth, and the reward of saints in heaven. ~Joseph Caryl I grew up…

Focus

Scripture Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.  ~Philippians 4:8, NLT Quote Learn to focus or life will become a blur. ~Anonymous Thirty years ago, when video games first appeared, there was a very addictive…

Holy Is The LORD

Scripture Exalt the LORD our God and worship at His footstool: Holy is He. ~Psalm 99:5, NASB Quote Providence is God’s mysterious working in this world, causing all things to work together for His glory and our good. ~Stephen Lawson Psalm 99 is another enthronement Psalm beginning with these three important words…The LORD reigns. The…