Be Faithful! Be Full of Faith! Part 5

Remember, we are engaged in a great spiritual conflict. We must move ourselves, in obedience to the leading of the Holy Ghost, into position for optimal results for ourselves and those we can help. There is one element that is absolutely essential to our victory in this conflict. That element is Holiness.

What is Holiness? It is the direct result of receiving and yielding to the indwelling of the Holy Ghost. In and through the Spirit, God positions us for what is ahead for the disciples of Christ and His Church.

Going back to Hebrews 12:14, we reiterate Gods call to Holiness, “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:” The words of an old song come to mind as I think about the work of a disciple of Christ, “Lord prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and holy tried and true. With thanksgiving, I’ll be a living sanctuary for you.” We must be a living sanctuary for the manifest presence of God.

The true disciple of Christ is a reflection of God. Man was created in the image of God, our Father. Until he sinned, man was the reflection of God. However, the sin in mortal man can not be representative of God. Therefore, the sin must be cast aside and abandoned. That is done in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ on the cross. He provided everything we need to be a true disciple through His cleansing blood. Look to the cross, believe on the cleansing of Christ. Cast aside the carnal man, receive the regeneration of the Spirit and be the reflection of God. Lord, fill us today, fill us full of your abiding presence!