Forgiven, Part
7: Holiness
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow
For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our
weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without
sin. I will bow down toward Thy holy temple, and give thanks to Thy name for
Thy lovingkindness and Thy truth. For Thou hast magnified Thy word according to
all Thy name. O sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done wonderful things.
His right hand and His holy arm have gained the victory for Him. O send out Thy
light and Thy truth, let them lead me. Let them bring me to Thy holy hill, and
to Thy dwelling places. But as for me, by Thine abundant lovingkindness I will
enter Thy house, at Thy holy temple I will bow in reverence for Thee. Just as
He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy
and blameless before Him. Ascribe to the Lord the glory due to His name;
worship the Lord in holy array (Hebrews 4:15, Psalm 138:2, Psalm 98:1, Psalm
5:7, Ephesians 1:4, Psalm 29:2).
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow
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Jesus Christ is more than a prophet, a teacher, or a good man. As the God-man,
He was tempted in all points as we are, but He was without sin. He is God
incarnate; Immanuel, God with us; the Word become flesh; the only begotten of
the Father that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. One of the
great miracles of God is that He forms His life within us. Only He can take an
unholy person, place that person back into the world, and empower that person
to live a holy life.
Holiness is to our spirit what good health is to our body. Holiness is healthiness. It is the song within us that declares, "It is well with my soul." Holiness is beauty. It is the beauty of God's character seen in the face of Jesus Christ. Holiness is love. It is the cup of the Lord's blessing of goodness, kindness, gentleness, and love being poured into our empty vessels. We become healthy because He is healthy...we become beautiful because He is beautiful...we become loving because He is love.
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Lord,
Thank You that everything about You is good, pure, and right. Thank You that Your way is true and righteous altogether. I want to follow You in truth and walk on the straight paths You have for my feet. I rejoice in Your cleansing, Your renewing, and Your healing presence within me.
Amen
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