Knowing JESUS Daily Devotional | March 20, 2020 | Enrich and Sustain your relationship with Jesus reading our daily devotional
Exodus 15:11 Who is like unto thee O Lord, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?
Beloved, there is one gracious nature that distinguished our loving Father in heaven. It is holiness.
This holiness virtue was the image of God that Adam had and lost.
Ephesians 4:24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
The scriptures severally affirms that God your loving Father in heaven is holy through and through. See it.
Exodus 15:11 Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?
Psalms 145:17 The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.
Isaiah 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
1Pe 1:15 — 1Pe 1:16 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? – Exodus 15:11
Rev 15:4 Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.
In the same token, Jesus our Lord, that was revealed as the express image of our Father in heaven is holy too.
Acts 4:30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.
Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? – Exodus 15:11
Act 4:27 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,
Hebrews 7:26 For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
The third in the Trinity is called Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost, because, He is the spirit of holiness.
Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? – Exodus 15:11
Romans 1:4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
It is also noteworthy that the angels in heaven are holy.
Matthew 25:31 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:
Very importantly the Inhabitants of heaven are also holy and they are called saints.
Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? – Exodus 15:11
Jud 1:14 And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,
Besides all of these, heaven where God is living is called holy place.
Psalms 24:3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place?
Deu 26:15 Look down from thy holy habitation, from heaven, and bless thy people Israel, and the land which thou hast given us, as thou swarest unto our fathers, a land that floweth with milk and honey.
Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? – Exodus 15:11
Isaiah 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
Beloved, because of all of these nothing defiling can have access to the holy habitation of God.
Revelation 21:27 And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life.
Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? – Exodus 15:11
The saints that are presently in heaven realized one important fact and truth, that helped them to transit from the earth to heaven.
Since heaven shall be your own place of abode too when the time comes, it is important you key into this principle too. See it.
Heb 11:13 — Heb 11:16 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country. And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned. But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.
Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? – Exodus 15:11
Beloved, when our Lord comes in the air you also by the grace of God shall be transiting to this same place of eternal abode.
For this to happen unhindered, make adequate preparation to obtain your Visa of entry.
You in particular should not have any difficulty in possessing your Visa. This is because adequate provision have been made to help you secure it without street.
Your passport to heaven is your new birth. Your biblical salvation.
The Visa is biblical holiness.
Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? – Exodus 15:11
This holiness must be your daily experience to enable you to access heaven unhindered.
Luke 1:75 In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.
You must also ensure you don’t allow anything to soil your life of holiness.. This you do through continual cleansing.
Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? – Exodus 15:11
2 Corinthians 7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
This continual cleansing shall not stress you if you are always mindful of the most important non optional call of God on all earthly sojourners transiting to the city prepared for them by God.
1 Thessalonians 4:7 For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.
Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? – Exodus 15:11
The Bible calls your Visa to heaven, other different names. See some of them.
Perfection.
Matthew 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Purity of heart.
Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Circumcision of heart
Deuteronomy 30:6 And the Lord thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, that thou mayest live.
Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? – Exodus 15:11
Removal of stoning heart.
Ezekiel 36:26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.
Walking with God.
Genesis 17:1 And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.
Sanctification.
John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
1 Thessalonians 4:3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:
All of these are the non optional lifestyle you must be living to enable you to be ready when our Lord comes.
All you will need is to access this provision for your Visa which our Lord has paid the price on your behalf.
You could be made holy or fully sanctified taking advantage of any of these provisions. See them.
1. Sacrifice of Christ or His blood shed on your behalf.
Hebrews 10:10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
Hebrews 13:12 Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.
2. The Holy Spirit Himself sanctifying you.
Romans 15:16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
3. Taking advantage of the Word of Truth to be sanctifiied.
John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
Eph 5:25 — Eph 5:27 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
Beloved for you in particular to be sure that you have attain this biblical holiness. See what should characterise your lifestyle.
Please examine yourself diligently and be sure you are not defaulting.
This is because a single one not properly maintained can hinder anyone from access to heaven or partaking in the dawning rapture.
See the alphabet of holiness and be sure all of them are aligned to your daily lifestyle
Holiness: see what it means using the alphabets to explain this non optional requisite.
H: humility.
Isaiah 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
O : obedience to God in all things and at all times.
Jeremiah 7:23 But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you.
L : love for God . Love Him with all your heart, soul and spirit. How do you do that?
1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
I : integrity. Integrity of heart.
Today, ministers, believers, and sinners in the world lack integrity.
When you talk to your husband, wife, children, pastor any other person.
Let your yes be yes and your no, be no.
1 Kings 9:4 And if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, in integrity of heart, and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded thee, and wilt keep my statutes and my judgments:
N: newness of life. New creature.
Romans 6:4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
E: escape damnation of hell.
Hell is real. Multitude from the church and the world are thronging there every day. The reason for this is because they lack holiness.
Matthew 23:33 Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?
S: seek God first in your life.
Give God His rightful place in you life from this moment.
Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
S: Serve the Lord.
Col 3:23 — Col 3:24 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
Beloved, the grace of God shall help you maintain this non optional lifestyle to guarantee your readiness when our Lord comes.
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