Dave’s Monday Blast – August 8, 2022
Good Morning Men of Intention,
God has a big picture plan for His children…He desires to make us HOLY. Being holy simply means you possess and exhibit Godly character. Being holy means that our lives are above reproach in the midst of this crooked and perverse generation (1 Timothy 3:1 – 5; Titus 1:6 – 9). I admit that we all need a bit of help if we are to be considered HOLY. Fortunately, the Lord has provided us with some effective tools to put in our To Be Holy Tool Belts!
The prophet Isaiah says of the Lord, “We are the clay and You our potter; and all of us are the work of Your hand” (64:8). Comparing God to a skilled craftsman, Isaiah describes how He shapes believers so they increasingly resemble the Savior. Some of the tools our Father uses to mold and perfect His creations are: (From InTouch Ministries)
1. The Bible: Jesus prayed for us, saying, “Sanctify them in the truth; Your Word is truth” (John 17:17). As the Holy Spirit illuminates what we read, we’re slowly transformed into the above reproach Image Bearer.
2. The Church: As part of Christ’s body, we learn of God’s ways from the pastor, teachers, and all influencers who have been called to minister. Fellowship with one another is also a method the Lord uses in our sanctification as we encourage and hold each other accountable. Hebrews 10:23 – 25 not only affirms the mandate but clearly explains why we do not forsake the assembling of ourselves as the church.
3. Suffering: Painful circumstances teach us submission, humility, and dependence on God so we can emerge from the difficulty with deeper faith, greater spiritual maturity, and refined character.
The Lord is forming us into vessels that honor and reflect Him. The question is…Are we yielding to His shaping tools?
