We often see surveys that ask people if they are happy, satisfied with their work, or enjoying life. But Ive never seen an opinion poll that asked, Are you holy? How would you answer that question?
One Bible dictionary defines holiness as separation to God and conduct fitting for those separated. Author Frederick Buechner said that when writing about a persons character, nothing is harder to make real than holiness. He adds that holiness is not a human quality at all, like virtue. Holiness is . . . not something that people do, but something that God does in them.
Romans 6 presents the stunning gift that God gives us through faith in Christ: We were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life (v.4). The pursuit of holiness occurs daily as we yield ourselves in obedience to the Lord instead of following our old ways of self-gratification. Now you are free from the power of sin and have become slaves of God. Now you do those things that lead to holiness and result in eternal life (v.22 nlt).
Are you becoming more holy? By Gods grace and power, the answer can be a resounding Yes! More and more each day.
INSIGHT
: In Romans 6:23 we are shown the great contrast between earned wages and the gift of grace. All that we are capable of earning (wages) is death, but in Christ (the gift of God) we are offered payment for our sins and life forever.
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
A Blessed Lord’s Day to The Mayor family.
We are headed to night time single digits with NO snow. Today is really windy and puddles everywhere! YUCKY!!