Discovering the Holiness of God

"Keep this in mind ... The Holy God of All Creation"

I'd like for us all to focus on the holiness of God and the importance of living a holy life.

I want to remind you that God, being the creator, knows everything about everything and everyone. He is not just the God of Christians or certain individuals, but the God of all creation. He knows everything about what He has created, and He has a purpose for each living being.

As humans, we are created by God in a unique and fashionable way. Each one of us is fearfully and wonderfully made. God, the creator, made every part of us. It's important that we never deny God as the creator, because He is truly holy. And because He is holy, He calls us to be holy as well. This holiness is not determined by how we dress or act, but by how we live our lives according to His will and His values.

It's interesting to note that while all of creation praises God, man and woman often refuse to worship and give thanks to Him.

Romans 1:20 tells us that God's eternal power and divine nature are clearly seen in His creation, leaving humanity without excuse for not knowing Him. How blessed are we that God, in His redemptive plan, sent Jesus Christ to reconcile us back to Himself. Through faith in Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, we become new creations.

Through this transformation, the old sin and separation from God are washed away, and we are empowered to live holy lives. But holiness is not achieved through church attendance or cultural practices, but through a daily walk with the Holy Spirit and the study of God's holy word. It's through the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the revelation of scripture that we are able to understand and live out God's will for our lives.

Living a holy life means being led by the Holy Spirit, spending time in God's word daily, and becoming worshipers and people of gratitude. It means bearing fruit in every season, shining like stars in the darkness. It means standing strong like trees planted by the water, speaking to the mountains in our lives, and flowing with the power of the Holy Spirit.

We are called to fish for men and women, sharing the Gospel and living as salt and light in our communities. We have the responsibility to share the good news of Jesus Christ with others and make disciples. As new creations in Christ, we are called to be living testimonies of God's holiness and His transformative power. May we never take for granted the privilege of being called His children and the responsibility that comes with it.

Remember, God is the sovereign creator of the universe, and all of His creation is holy. As believers, we are called to live in holiness, empowered by the Holy Spirit and guided by God's word. Let us worship the Lord, give Him thanks, and proclaim His holiness to all people.

Pastor Ron Abad