When I think of the goodness of Jesus and all He’s done for me, my soul cries out Hallelujah! I thank God for saving me.
Salvation is a gift given to me by faith in Jesus Christ. I accepted Christ into my heart as my Savior, and that makes me Born Again. I am a new creature; old things are passed away, behold are things are made new.
The Lord says be ye Holy, for I the Lord your God am Holy.
The identity of the Old Testament Israelites was in their community. The center of that was their covenant relationship with God. The Tabernacle helped to unify the people of Israel. The Tabernacle was in the center of the camp and represented the Covenant with God because inside of it was the Ark of the Covenant. Inside of the Ark of the Covenant were tablets of stone with the Ten Commandments on them.
The Tabernacle taught Israel a spiritual message. The Israelites had to learn about holiness.
Today God’s chosen people, the Church; the Body of Christ must be Holy, for God is Holy. That which is Holy is set apart, it is special and separate.
The Tabernacle utensils and pots were holy, not because they were made of gold, but because they were to be used in the service of God. The Tabernacle containers were not to be used just to cook dinner or throw away slops, they were for God, and God alone, vessels of honor.
What is touched by God is special and must be regarded with respect and reverence.
George Carey: “Holy things and holy people are those objects and people set aside for God’s use. They are not set aside for nothing, but for a definite and exclusive purpose. The Church’s holiness is inextricably linked with its mission to represent Jesus Christ in the world”.
As a Holy nation, a royal priesthood, a peculiar people, we cannot do what the world does. We cannot do anything we want with our lives. If you sin, repent right away and don’t continue in your sin. Romans 1:18-32 talks about the wrath of God against ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who hold the truth in unrighteousness. (Vs 32) Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death.
How long must you wait by the pool of Bethesda in order to be delivered? Will you wait until it’s too late?
When God calls us to be holy, He asks us for nothing less than to manifest His character in the world, to reflect His person in the mirror of our souls and lifestyles.
Now the people are ready to enter the Promised Land. Are you ready to go with me?
