Bible Reading: Leviticus 10-12; Matthew 26:1-19
“For I am the LORD your God: ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I am holy: neither shall ye defile yourselves…”– Leviticus 11:44 (KJV)
Being holy means to be sacred, morally blameless, consecrated and set apart for God’s purpose. Our lifestyles should be distinguishable from unbelievers and match our profession of faith. But in these end time and age in which anything and everything goes, believers are constantly facing temptations to live in a manner which is not pleasing to God. Although ungodly living is encouraged, embraced, and expected in the world today, but God’s Word stands sure as a pillar of hope, life, and instruction to believers.
Just because the world says and think ungodly living is ok doesn’t mean a child of God can live anyhow. God expects us to be holy because He is holy and abides in us. Jesus Christ is the perfect example of one who walked in holiness. If we look at how He lived an exemplified holy life, we can see how His life was committed to honoring God, showing love, honoring parents, serving others, and keeping the body holy.
Being holy isn’t natural, and it isn’t something we can do on our own strength. Walking in holiness requires the help of the Holy Spirit we received when we become “new creations.” When we accept the Lord Jesus Christ into our hearts, we become new creatures, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”– 2 Corinthians 5:17(KJV). Holiness is only possible when we put on the new self and live life as the new creatures God ordained us to be.
Living a Holy life is renewing our minds and way of life to please God. It may also involve changing the way we dress, think, or respond to temptations and being set apart for the Master’s use. Walking in true holiness means being like our Heavenly Father.
Prayer: Father, Help us to understand what it means to live a Holy life and to live as your ambassadors on earth in Jesus Name.
Pastor Alfred Samuel