Set Apart

May 14th – Titus 2:13-14

Titus 2:13-14

The apostle Paul reminds us of the blessed hope we have in Jesus Christ. And how, through His sacrifice, we have been purified and set apart for His glory. But what does that mean? It means that while we wait for His glorious return, we are not to grow weary or lose heart, but instead remain steadfast in our faith and commitment to the Lord. And to allow the Holy Spirit to continually work on shaping us into the image of Jesus. Which happens when we surrender ourselves wholly to His refining fire, allowing Him to cleanse us from all unrighteousness and mold us into vessels fit for His use. As we are set apart for Jesus, our lives take on a distinct purpose and direction. One which reflects His love, grace, and truth to the world around us. So let us be diligent in doing good works, eager to bring honor and glory to His name. And as we look for His return, may we be filled with a holy reverence and awe. For one day we will stand before Him, purified and set apart, ready to receive our eternal inheritance in His kingdom.

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April 23rd – 2 Timothy 1:9

2 Timothy 1:9

Whenever I would hear people talk about how they found God’s purpose for their lives, I felt jealous. I didn’t understand why God made their paths straight and clear while mine was crooked and murky. Did they have some special phone line to Heaven that I didn’t? Why were they part of the “it” crowd while I remained on the outside looking in? I was so caught up in finding out what God had planned for me, that I forgot what His calling is truly about. It isn’t what I can do for God, but rather what God can do both for me and through me for others. God has personally set each of us apart to have a close personal relationship with Himself. And He desires hearts that earnestly seek His will above all else. Those who joyfully spend time daily with Him and in His Word, and are open to being used by Him. Answering God’s call means submitting every area of our lives to the Lord and being obedient to the direction of His Spirit’s leading. Knowing that there is no greater calling than bringing  glory to His name!

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