Set Apart for God
The dictionary definition of holy refers to being dedicated or devoted to the service of God or being declared sacred or consecrated. Peter’s reference to be holy is our reminder that we have been created by God for his divine purpose and destiny. Thus our need to ensure that we live in devotion to God as he has called us to live in a way which is different from the world. “Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.” (2 Timothy 2:21)
We have been saved by grace and we cannot save ourselves as salvation is a gift from God. (Ephesians 2:8) Paul suggests that we remain sanctified by being surrendered daily to Christ as an act of death to the works of the flesh. (1 Corinthians 15:31) Living with spiritual discipline which keeps us consecrated and ready to be used by God. Not neglecting our need for prayer and confession which consecrates us to God through the forgiveness of sin. And staying connected to God which keeps us alive in him.
We daily study the word and pray which is our spiritual food to maintain and strengthen our spirits. We continue to submit ourselves to God so that he can keep us from falling into habitual sin. This is not to promote condemnation but we understand that the grace of God is able to keep us from slavery to sin.
Paul cautions us to keep our bodies pure and holy because the presence of God dwells in us. We do not live a fear based Christianity which is laden with guilt and shame, but live in the freedom which Christ died to give us on the cross. There are also choices that we make daily to remain holy and set apart for God. God is jealous and he will not share his glory as our worship and devotion belongs to him alone.
“Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own,” (1 Corinthians 6:19)
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Published by Anneta Pinto-Young
I am a trained Social Worker who currently provides professional leadership on a programme to support Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers entering the Social Work Profession.
Born and raised in Jamaica in a Christian family where my father is an ordained Pastor and Deacon who has served for over 50 years in the ministry. My father is also a trained musician and our family can be described as a musical family. I grew up in a small farming community in St. Peter’s, St. Andrew and my parents also have a small farm.
I credit my gift of writing to my father who I watched and listened to over the years as he wrote sermons, poems and other recitals in his capacity in ministry. English has always been an easy subject for me and over the years I have developed an increased interest in writing.
I am a Trainer, I sing and have a passion for worship, the spoken word and the free flow of the prophetic anointing. I am married to my best friend Andrew Christopher Young who is an advanced Musician and whose music you can find on YouTube and Facebook. I am a trained Coach and Mentor and I love experimenting with food so I love cooking. I enjoy trying cultural dishes from across the world and I view food as an entry into cultures and languages.
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Published
November 18, 2020
