It’s a wonderful day to be a child of God. Are you aware of the goodness of God? Have you ever experienced His goodness in your life? Have you ever told anyone about how good God has been to you? So often in our lives we experience the excellent greatness of God but we act as if we deserve the blessings we receive. Just because we treat others right does not mean God owes us eternal life. We are set for Heaven, not because we sing in the choir, usher people to their seats, give an offering or preach powerful sermons. We are set for heaven because Jesus gave His life for you and me, and you have professed Him as your Savior. It is through His sacrifice we are able to enter into Heaven’s gates. You were aware of this … right? You did not think it was because of any goodness of your own … did you? When we confess(ed) Jesus as our Savior and Lord, we inherit(ed) an eternal life that man could not offer.
This morning, I have been commissioned to come and minister to you. The Lord wants me to tell you something of great importance. My friend, God Is A Holy God! In spite of all the wrong we have done in our lives, He is still holy. Whether I walk upright or not, He is still holy. Whether CNN broadcast it around the world or nor, He is still holy. The Bible declares in 1 Peter 1:16 – Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. The Lord’s holiness does not depend upon my acknowledgment of Him. If man refuses to praise God for His holiness, He will cause the rocks to praise Him in our place. Why? Because God Is A Holy God! The Bible declares in 1 Peter 1:15 – But as He which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Today, how are you carrying yourself? How are you treating other people? How are you displaying Christ in your life? Can family and friends see the glory of God resting upon your life? Child of God, if our Father is Holy what are we called to be?
My brother, my sister, God does not want you to be so holy that you are no earthly good. He does not want you to become a distraction to other believers. He is calling us to be sanctified (to be set apart) (John 17:19). He desires for us to be a light for the people walking in darkness. God Is A Holy God! The Bible declares in Psalms 99:5 – Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at His footstool; for He is holy. Beloved, if we walk after the things of God, many will see the power of God residing within us. Have you ever thought of God being holy? Have you ever experienced the Lord’s holiness? I say you have. The reason you are alive today, is because God’s holiness overtook the enemy’s evilness. The Bible declares in Psalms 103:1 – Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy name. God Is A Holy God! Now that you know God is holy, live your life accordingly. Prayer for Today: Father, I thank you for your Holiness. You are God and beside you there is none other. Today, help me live a life that pleases you. In Jesus’ name … Amen!
Scripture Reading for Today: Psalms 145:17, Psalms 145:21
May God Bless you at Your point of need!
Pastor Darrick D. McGhee, Sr.