Chapter 7
Sanctification
When we were in the world, we were
destined for corruption. This was true, even if we were “good” people. When we
came to Christ, we then became destined for holiness. We were set apart by God
(sanctified). We were not supposed to engage in the things of the world. Most
new Christians do good things for a while, but then eventually the things of
the world cloud our vision. They tug on our hearts. When we listen to them
rather than God, we start slipping away from what He destined us to live in.
Following are some of the verses that show what we were meant to be in His
Kingdom.
Calling/Chosen:
Chosen before the foundation of the
world:
4 just
as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy
and blameless before Him.
How special we must be to Him … that
He would select us from eternity past. He didn’t wait for us to do something to
deserve His kindness. He didn’t even wait for us to ask Him to save us. He
chose us long before there was an earth for us to live on, and He loved us into
His Kingdom.
If you could hear God speak to you, I believe this is what
He would say:
"My
children, you are so in My mind and in My heart continually. I wanted you to be
a part of My family from long ages ago. I wanted you to be like Me in every
way. That is why I sent My Son to die for you … that you might put on My
righteousness and holiness forever. I have long awaited this hour; for you to
come completely to Me and to take My holiness upon you. Then we can fellowship
with each other from day to day. I did not save you just to turn My back on
you. I saved you that you might have fellowship with Me day to day.”
86. God chose me
before the world was created. When He chose me, it was so that I might be holy
and blameless. He wanted me to be like Him in all my thoughts and actions.
No comments:
Post a Comment