365 Ways to Know God by Elmer Towns
(Devotional Readings on the Names of God)
DECEMBER 26
JESUS: HE WHO SANCTIFIES
For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one,
for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren.
Hebrews 2:11
Jesus is He Who Sanctifies you. The word “sanctify” means “to set apart”. Your are set apart to God and set apart from sin. The moment you get saved, Jesus begins sanctifying you. Jesus said, “You in Me, and I in you” (John 14:20). When you were saved, Jesus entered your life; He indwells your life. But also, you were identified with Jesus; you are in Him. This happened so you might be sanctified, set apart from the world, the flesh, and the Devil. He has already sanctified you in Heaven, now you must work it out in your daily life on Earth. You must set yourself apart from sin to live for Him.
Lord Jesus, I want to live a holy life, but it’s hard. Help me! I want to
experience Your presence daily, but I get distracted. Keep working
Your sanctification in my life.
Jesus began a good work in you at conversion (Phil. 1:6), and He will continue to work in your Heart (see Philippians 1:6). Listen to His voice, heed His guidance, and let His indwelling presence work itself out in your daily activities. You will not reach perfection in your earthly life, but you can grow toward perfection when you let Jesus strengthen all you do.
Lord Jesus, thank You for sanctifying me in Heaven.
I want my earthly life to reflect my heavenly position.
Work today in my life to make me like You. Amen.
Reading: Hebrews 2:5-12
Key Thought: I can grow to be like Christ.
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