Revelation of the Word:

THEME: QUEST FOR HOLINESS

1 Peter 1:13-16 NKJV

“Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.”

INSIGHT

–Disobedience to God’s word results to frustrations and on the other hand obedience leads to victory. God calls every believer to embrace His grace and exercising mental alertness and unwavering focus on God and not on worldly desires. This hope provides strength amidst suffering and calls for a transformation from former, sinful ways to a life reflecting God’s holy character, and since God is Holy then we must be holy.

PRAYER

Holy, holy, holy are You Lord God Almighty, who was, who is and who is to come. May You make us holy Lord because You are Holy. Where we have gone astray we humbly ask for Your forgiveness and mercy our Lord and Savior. May You wash us with Your precious blood. Have mercy upon us O God, according to Your lovingkindness, according to the multitude of Your tender mercies. Blot out our transgressions dear Jesus. Wash us thoroughly from our iniquity and cleanse us from our sin. For we acknowledge our transgressions and our sins are always before us. Against You, You only, have we sinned and done this evil in Your sight, that You may be found just when You speak, and blameless when You judge. Behold, we were brought forth in iniquity, and in sin we were conceived. Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts, and in the hidden part You will make us to know wisdom. Purge us with hyssop, and we shall be clean. Wash us and we shall be whiter than snow. Make us hear joy and gladness, that the bones You have broken may rejoice. Hide Your face from our sins, and blot out all our iniquities. Create in us clean hearts, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within us. Do not cast us away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from us. Restore to us the joy of Your salvation, and uphold us by Your generous Spirit. May You help us and save us merciful Savior. We thank You and we honor You, and it is Jesus mighty name we pray. Amen

Blessed Thursday

Further reading: Psalms 51:1-12

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