Revelation of the Word:

THEME: BE HOLY

Ephesians 5:1-8 NKJV

“Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not be partakers with them. For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light”

INSIGHT

–The love of God has grown cold in the hearts of men due to an increase in wickedness in the world (Matthew 24:12). God calls us to walk in love as we imitate Christ Jesus who loved us and offered Himself as a pleasing aroma to God. Romans 12:1-2 reminds us to present our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God, which is our reasonable service. Further, to be transformed by the renewing of our minds that we may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God and not be conformed to this world. Since we know that the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience and that fornicators, those who are unclean, covetous and idolaters have no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. Christ invites us by His word in Hebrews 4:15-16 to come to His throne of grace with boldness so that we may obtain mercy and grace to help us in our time of need for He is our High Priest who sympathizes with our weaknesses.

SUMMARY

God is Holy and calls us to be holy (1 Peter 1:13-16). God our Father in heaven is perfect and invites us to be perfect (Matthew 5:48). God exhorts us to live a holy life and not be impure for anyone who rejects this instruction does not reject a human being but God who gives us His Holy Spirit (1 Thessalonians 4:7-8). As Jesus instructed Peter to launch his nets deep into the deep, we are also mandated to do the same holding fast our faith in God. Peter caught a great number of fish until his net was breaking though he doubted at first. He then called John and James for help with the harvest and repented. The disciples then forsook everything and followed Jesus (Luke 5:4-11). Jesus is also calling each one of us to forsake everything and follow Him with an undivided heart. Jesus also narrates the parable of the lost son, who was bequeath upon him his inheritance and wasted it with prodigal living. When he came back to his senses, he left everything and went back to his father who embraced him lovingly (Luke 15:11-24). God’s love for us is unconditional. Let us come back to Him with repentant hearts and He will forgive us all our sins and iniquities. It is paramount that we pursue holiness and peace with all people, without which none will see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14). God invites us to be holy and without blame before Him in love, having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, for in Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace (Ephesians 1:3-7).

PRAYER

Dear Lord Jesus You became for us wisdom from God. You are our wisdom, we worship You. We seek Your wisdom daily and in every moment of our lives. We seek Your righteousness, sanctification and redemption by Your precious blood. May You sanctify each one of us in body, soul and spirit, and anoint us afresh Almighty King of kings and Lord of lords. May You help each one us to examine our hearts and return to You. May You convict the world and all people of sin, righteousness and judgment precious Holy Spirit. May You help all those in the government, the private sector, the church, our communities, families, work places to turn to You wholeheartedly. Help us to take up our crosses and follow You Jesus without looking back. We are not the ones who will look back like the wife of Lot and turn into a pillar of salt. We will only look to You dear Jesus and follow You alone. May Your grace, strength and peace help us dear Lord Jesus. May You make us holy dear Lord Jesus because You are Holy. May You make us righteous because You are Righteous. We pray that as You cleanse us. May nothing stand in the way of You coming to do that which You promised to do, for You are a faithful wonderful God. Lord may You hear us and answer our deepest hearts’ desires. May You do exceedingly abundantly more than we can ask of or think of according to the power that is at work in us. Lord we trust in You and exalt You. We believe that You are able to do more than we can think of or imagine. We believe that we shall be extremely fruitful since we abide in You and You in us. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives and we shall dwell in Your house forever. May You bless us and keep us loving Father, may You shine Your face upon us and be gracious to us. May You lift up Your countenance towards us and give us peace. Amen

Blessed Weekend

Further reading: Revelation 4:8, 1 Corinthians 1:30

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