The moment you brought up the word and concept of Holy/Holiness, everything within me just shifted. I could feel the Spirit within me say, "YES. THIS is what I'm trying to tell you. It's always about Holiness."
Thank you for this lesson today. Too often, we are content with being "good people," and checking the boxes (been there, done that!). But Jesus didn't die so we could be good. He died, rose again, ascended to heaven and sent His Spirit so that we would be HOLY.
Maybe I am off on this, but hearing the distinction here between good and holy makes me think about how some people push the idea of a kingdom mandate that compels believers to set up some kind of Christian Kingdom through the growing of their natural families. it makes me think that there is a job for humanity, but that's not necessarily your job as a believer. not that you can't accomplish both, but that your calling as a believer is a holy one, and not just " good" one. I need to think on this more to articulate what I am trying to say. LoL
Hi Candace. Thank you for sharing your insight. If you go to http://shessoscripture.com which is the webpage for our Substack, scroll down a bit an you’ll see my Holy vs Profane (ordinary) Study. Its all free and open to everyone!
The idea that the 7th day is holy to me, is that on Shabbat we are focused in the commandment and what is Shabbat but coming into the presence of Adonai for the purpose of fellowship and rest. For eschatological purposes that rest is eternity in heaven, obviously the culmination of the four phases of the Bible .
I am so grateful that He isn't finished with me yet, that His timeline includes building me and our family of faith into His new place for us. I think there is a reason moving is one of the big stressor transitions of life. We are, as created beings, constantly moving towards our new home in Him. Our original design before sin enters the picture is being home. Once the fall is in place the restlessness begins. The need for the holiness, and peace, found only in Him sinks into our humanity... our working through by His grace from glory to glory begins and we wait forward into His design to get there. HOME. This is what your lesson made me think of today. Thank you for gifting us this teaching.
The moment you brought up the word and concept of Holy/Holiness, everything within me just shifted. I could feel the Spirit within me say, "YES. THIS is what I'm trying to tell you. It's always about Holiness."
Thank you for this lesson today. Too often, we are content with being "good people," and checking the boxes (been there, done that!). But Jesus didn't die so we could be good. He died, rose again, ascended to heaven and sent His Spirit so that we would be HOLY.
Maybe I am off on this, but hearing the distinction here between good and holy makes me think about how some people push the idea of a kingdom mandate that compels believers to set up some kind of Christian Kingdom through the growing of their natural families. it makes me think that there is a job for humanity, but that's not necessarily your job as a believer. not that you can't accomplish both, but that your calling as a believer is a holy one, and not just " good" one. I need to think on this more to articulate what I am trying to say. LoL
Either way, this was wonderful.
Hi Candace. Thank you for sharing your insight. If you go to http://shessoscripture.com which is the webpage for our Substack, scroll down a bit an you’ll see my Holy vs Profane (ordinary) Study. Its all free and open to everyone!
Oh, thank you so much. I look forward to reading. <3
The idea that the 7th day is holy to me, is that on Shabbat we are focused in the commandment and what is Shabbat but coming into the presence of Adonai for the purpose of fellowship and rest. For eschatological purposes that rest is eternity in heaven, obviously the culmination of the four phases of the Bible .
I am so grateful that He isn't finished with me yet, that His timeline includes building me and our family of faith into His new place for us. I think there is a reason moving is one of the big stressor transitions of life. We are, as created beings, constantly moving towards our new home in Him. Our original design before sin enters the picture is being home. Once the fall is in place the restlessness begins. The need for the holiness, and peace, found only in Him sinks into our humanity... our working through by His grace from glory to glory begins and we wait forward into His design to get there. HOME. This is what your lesson made me think of today. Thank you for gifting us this teaching.
Love this!!