CHAPTER 11: HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL (QEDOSH YISRAEL)
*This name captures God’s uniqueness, otherness, mystery, and holiness. He calls His people to become holy as He is holy over and over and over again in His Word.
As Christians, as “little Christs”, we are CALLED to reflect the character of Christ, to be holy even as he is holy.
Even in the introduction, I am challenged to recognize and live up to His call for me to be : set apart for Him, devoted to His service, and COMMITTED to honoring His service by reflecting Him in all relationships.
God’s holiness involves not just separation from sin but his absolute hostility toward it. It reminds me of what my mama taught me as a child, hate the sin, love the sinner. This doesn’t mean we shut ourselves in the closet or live in our Christian bubble to avoid sin, nor does it mean we stand on street corners with “Turn or Burn” posters. This means we hate the sin in our lives! Push it out!
Tuesday:
OH TO GET A GLIMPSE of the Holy One of Israel...to stand around the throne and sing HOLY HOLY HOLY!
I fear in that glimpse that I wouldn’t be able to even utter the words that Isaiah got out. Although, I am certain that those exact thoughts would consume me as they do when I am just reminded of His Holiness. In just my earthly ability to perceive the Holy One of Israel, I realize the depths of my depravity. I am so so undeserving, and yet...He still loves me. He still calls me to Him and to His service.
Thursday:
Holiness involves separating myself from the sinful attitudes and patterns so prevalent in my own life. My call is to love people and to share my faith. 1 Thess 2:8
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