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What is Sanctification?
[God speaking to Solomon] “’For now I have chosen and
sanctified and set apart for My purpose this house that My name may be here
forever; and My eyes and My heart will be here perpetually.’” II Chronicles
7:16
“However, the Most High, the One infinitely exalted above
humanity does not dwell in houses made by human hands; as the prophet Isaiah
says, ‘Heaven is My throne, and the earth is the footstool for My feet; what
kind of house will you build for Me? Says the Lord, ‘Or what place is there for
My rest? Was it not My hand that made
all these things?’” Acts 7:48-50
“Do you not know and understand that you, the church, are
the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells permanently in you,
collectively and individually?” I Corinthians 3:16 All verses from The Amplified Bible
“This word ‘sanctify’ is not as mystical or difficult as
some seem to think. It simply means ‘to
be set apart’. The primary Bible meaning
of the word is ‘to set apart from Satan and sin unto God.’
“In the Old Testament God on the earth dwelt in the
tabernacle and temple, and they were said to be ‘sanctified unto the Lord’. But in and since New Testament days, God
dwells in the hearts of believers.[1]”
And so, as the temple was holy and kept pure and set apart
for God, so we, as the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit, but remember how precious
that privilege is and strive to regularly sweep ‘our temple’ clean from sin
(using the ‘Spiritual soap’, He has provided for us in I John 1:9).
What an amazing and humbling thought!
Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still
prays for you each day)
PS: Find my
statement of faith: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com
(where you will also find a series of beginner Bible studies to
share). You can easily find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google
search for ‘WeakDay Devotion’. (Also,
there is an android ‘Google
Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone. Not sure about Apple.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS (any updates?)
·
Family of Eric – Eric at 52 died suddenly leaving his 47-year-old
wife and three girls (ages 16, 19 and 23).
Pray the Lord comforts the family through this time of mourning. Pray for their wisdom and that God will send
trustworthy, honourable, Bible-based councilors for the many decisions that now
must be made.
· UPDATE - Peyton - eldest granddaughter of Jeff
and Rachael – now in her second year of college. Please continue to pray for her that she does
well, makes good decisions and continues having a good relationship with the Lord.
·
Adam –
please pray for his strength and peace as he pursues new job possibilities and
that the Lord will guide him clearly in his decisions and to know without doubt
the depth of forgiveness; and that his wife will be the loving supporter he badly
needs.
· Barb – my brother’s
faithful and kind wife. Thank you for
praying for her. She needs prayers to
sustain her and protect her health and energy during this time of additional
stress and challenge at work.
·
UPDATE - Sophie – three-year old daughter of a friend. She is chronically unwell and frail. Please pray for her, her parents and health
carers to find ways to manage the symptoms and heal her.
·
Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, the cancer seems to be stable for now. Pray for his financial situation to improve
and for his ongoing strength through the pain when it comes. Pray for his patience and God’s mercy. Pray for his healthcare providers and that he
is surrounded by faithful and compassionate Christian friends who will support
him through this journey. Pray for his
Mom (age 84) who is also unwell -- that their time together is filled with
extraordinary good memories and lots of love.
·
Callilah
- a lost child. Pray the Lord will
capture her heart.
Pray for those in full-time service
Pray to uphold our Christian leaders – that they never compromise God’s Word, are bold and courageous in the face of evil. Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity, strength and for their families.
Pray for those with ongoing health concerns
Many of us have family, friends and loved ones with fragile health. Pray God takes special care with them and protects them in practical ways and that the Lord will have mercy on them during this challenging time.
Pray for the World
[1]
© 1958, Moody Bible Institute
of Chicago, God’s Word Made Plain, by Mrs. Paul Friederichsen, p. 176.
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