John 17:17-19 (NLT)
Make them holy by your
truth; teach them your word, which is truth. Just as you sent
me into the world, I am sending them into the world. And I give myself as a
holy sacrifice for them so they can be made holy by your truth.
Jesus
wants his disciples to be holy. He wants us to be set apart from unbelievers in
the way we think and behave. He desires us to be living according to the truth
of God’s word. He prayers for our relationship to God to be like his. Jesus
holiness exposed the sin of those around him, his holiness provoked anger,
hostility and finally torture and death. Jesus knew he was sent by God into the
world to be His messenger and he send us. The message goes out loud and clear
if we live holy lives. The message is corrupted and compromised if our lives
don’t match up. Jesus served His disciples and gave His life that they might be
holy. He did the same for us. As we approach Easter let us reflect on how
important our holiness is to God and live our lives to give Him glory.
Father, thank you for Jesus
may we follow His example and flee from sin that so easily entangles and live lives
of holy service to you.
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