The Unwavering Holiness of God
As we immerse ourselves in the richness of God’s Word, we discover a profound truth: God’s holiness is not just something He does, but rather, it is an essential aspect of who He is. In Leviticus 20:8, we are reminded, “I am the Lord, who makes you holy.” This fundamental characteristic of God is echoed in Isaiah 41:16, “You will rejoice in the Lord and glory in the Holy One of Israel,” and Isaiah 12:6, “Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.”
The Paradox of God’s Holiness
God’s holiness is a mystery that surpasses human understanding. His eyes are too pure to gaze upon sin, yet He chose to redeem us through Jesus’ sacrifice. This paradox is at the heart of God’s plan of redemption. We cannot attain holiness through our own efforts, no matter how diligently we strive for perfection. Jesus, the only perfect one, took our sins upon Himself, making us holy in His sight.
The Hebrew Understanding of Holiness
The Hebrew word “qadash” reveals the essence of God’s holiness. It implies being pure, devoted to God, and set apart for a special purpose or worship. This concept is both beautiful and liberating, for it means that our holy Father sees us as perfect in His beloved Son.
Freedom from Perfectionism
I bless you with the knowledge that nothing you do can alter God’s love for you. You are free from the burden of perfectionism, both yours and others’. Through God’s eyes, you are seen as perfect in His Son. I bless you with joy in God’s holiness and your own, for it is in celebrating His beauty that we find true freedom.
God’s Special Care
Listen to Isaiah 43:1-3, where God promises, “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” Our holy Father treats us with special care because we are set apart for His purposes, pleasure, and glory. I bless you with the assurance that you are clean, dedicated, and consecrated to God, reserved exclusively for His heart’s devotion and life’s affection.
Freedom from Fear
I bless you with the knowledge that your Father knows you by name and will move mountains to keep His holy promises to you. You are free from fear, for nothing can destroy you. You are empowered by the authority of His names, by which He identifies Himself as your God, your Holy One, and your Savior. I bless you in the name of Jehovah-M’Kaddesh.
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