Like Father Like Son! (part 4 of 4)

Jesus came to earth and provided us with a glimpse of the Heavenly Father. The Hebrew writer referred to Jesus as being “the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature….” ( Hebrews 1:3 ESV) Just like Jesus said to Philip, “whoever has SEEN ME HAS SEEN THE FATHER” ( John 14:9), we also stood in need of a glimpse of God in the flesh. Jesus provided that glimpse. But what kind of glimpse are we providing the world? Certainly we are not on an equal level with either the Son or the Father. Nevertheless, we have been called to share the Father’s high and HOLY essence.

Peter exhorted…
“(14) AS OBEDIENT CHILDREN, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, (15) but AS HE WHO CALLED YOU IS HOLY, YOU ALSO BE HOLY IN ALL YOUR CONDUCT, (16) since it is written, ‘YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY.’” ( 1 Peter 1:15-16 ESV)

Because of the power of the blood of Christ, we can be viewed by God as HOLY. ( Hebrews 10:10 & 13:12) God wants us to share His HOLINESS. In fact, we need it in order to come into His HOLY presence. (note Revelation 21:27) May we not only recognize the blessing of HOLINESS, but also the responsibility to abide in it. As “obedient children” let us surrender fully to the Father’s Will so that His HOLY essence can become more and more evident in our daily life.

Have a great day AIMING TO BE WHOLLY HOLY TO THE LORD!
Carl

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