Whenever people see the word perfect or holiness, people begin to shut down thinking that it isn’t possible so why put such a lofty goal before you. It is treated like one of those conditions you will never be able to achieve in this lifetime so why bother reading. Now you are seeing me use both of those words in the title of this devotional thought. Some have not even read to this point because they don’t want to disappoint themselves. So if you have made it thus far, congratulations. Let’s read on. But before you do, make sure you are not reading this with anyone else in mind but yourself. Don’t apply it to anyone else but you.
“Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God” 2 Corinthians 7:1. Ron Hutchcraft, a well-known author and speaker, suggests using five questions to ask yourself and keep you from contaminating your mind and keep you from “perfecting holiness.”
The Apostle Paul echoed these questions in 2 Corinthians 7:1 where he speaks of our obligation to purify ourselves out of reverence for God. It is always good to run the things you are involved in through a filter in order to live a life worthy of the calling God places on all of our lives – to live a life pleasing to God. If you wear the label, “Christian” or “Follower of Jesus Christ,” then it is worth it all to do whatever you can to live out the name of Jesus. You may not be able to please everyone with everything you do, but you don’t have to give people any ammunition to accuse you of thoughtless choices. Next week we will begin to feel our new addition as well as the renovation that will be happening in our nursery and toddler rooms. Be patient with us as we change things around to accommodate the changes. Let’s work together to make more space for our future generations. Joy in Jesus! Pastor Mike
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Rev. Mike McClurgSenior Pastor, Findlay First Church of the Nazarene Archives
March 2020
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