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"Cleaning House" by Matt Hastings
2 Samuel 6:1 Again David summoned all the picked troops of Isra’el, 30,000 men. 2 Then David, taking along the entire force he had with him then, set out for Ba‘alei-Y’hudah to bring up from there the ark of God, which bears the Name, the name of Adonai-Tzva’ot enthroned above the k’ruvim. 3 They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it out of the house of Avinadav on the hill, with ‘Uzah and Achyo, the sons of Avinadav, driving the new cart. 4 They led it from the house of Avinadav on the hill, with the ark of God; Achyo walked in front of the ark. 5 David and the whole house of Isra’el celebrated in the presence of Adonai with all kinds of musical instruments made of cypress-wood, including lyres, lutes, tambourines, rattles and cymbals.
6 When they arrived at Nakhon’s threshing-floor, the oxen stumbled; and ‘Uzah put out his hand to steady the ark of God. 7 But Adonai’s anger blazed up against ‘Uzah, and God struck him down on the spot for his offense, so that he died there by the ark of God. 8 It upset David that Adonai had broken out against ‘Uzah; that place has been called Peretz-‘Uzah [breaking-out of ‘Uzah] ever since. 9 David was frightened of Adonai that day; he asked, “How can the ark of Adonai come to me?” 10 So David would not bring the ark of Adonai into the City of David; rather, David took it over to the house of ‘Oved-Edom the Gitti. 11 The ark of Adonai stayed in the house of ‘Oved-Edom the Gitti for three months; and Adonai blessed ‘Oved-Edom and all his household.
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So many of us feel unworthy of love. It’s natural to feel this way in a world where love is thrown around like currency. However, God’s love can’t be earned. He is the very essence of love-without deceit or defense. God is holy. It is contrary to His nature to be anything but holy.
We approach God in the same way we approach our earthly relationships. We think that we must do or be something we’re not. A friend once told me, “If God sees the real me, there’s no way He’d let me in His family. I’m a mess!” I responded, “That’s the exact reason He wants you! He loves you so much that He wants your mess!”
God’s next move is ordering our chaos–holiness. Many times, we’re quick to dismiss the task of God as too hard. “My mess is too big,” we think. However, you are worthy of God’s love. He wants you.
Holiness is not about an attainable rung on a ladder; it’s living into the resurrected life and letting God clean up every corner of the house of our hearts.
-------We approach God in the same way we approach our earthly relationships. We think that we must do or be something we’re not. A friend once told me, “If God sees the real me, there’s no way He’d let me in His family. I’m a mess!” I responded, “That’s the exact reason He wants you! He loves you so much that He wants your mess!”
God’s next move is ordering our chaos–holiness. Many times, we’re quick to dismiss the task of God as too hard. “My mess is too big,” we think. However, you are worthy of God’s love. He wants you.
Holiness is not about an attainable rung on a ladder; it’s living into the resurrected life and letting God clean up every corner of the house of our hearts.
Hymn for Today: "Holiness Unto the Lord" by Lelia N. Morris
1. "Called unto holiness," Church of our God,
Purchase of Jesus, redeemed by His blood;
Called from the world and its idols to flee,
Called from the bondage of sin to be free.
Chorus:
"Holiness unto the Lord" is our watchword and song,"
"Holiness unto the Lord" as we're marching along;
Sing it, shout it, loud and long,
"Holiness unto the Lord," now and forever.
2. "Called unto holiness," children of light,
Walking with Jesus in garments of white;
Raiment unsullied, untarnished with sin,
God's Holy Spirit abiding within.
Chorus:
"Holiness unto the Lord" is our watchword and song,"
"Holiness unto the Lord" as we're marching along;
Sing it, shout it, loud and long,
"Holiness unto the Lord," now and forever.
3. "Called unto holiness," praise His dear name!
This blessed secret to faith now made plain,
Not our own righteousness, but Christ within,
Living and reigning and saving from sin.
Chorus:
"Holiness unto the Lord" is our watchword and song,"
"Holiness unto the Lord" as we're marching along;
Sing it, shout it, loud and long,
"Holiness unto the Lord," now and forever.
4. "Called unto holiness," glorious thought!
Up from the wilderness wanderings brought,
Out from the shadows and darkness of night,
Into the Canaan of perfect delight.
Chorus:
"Holiness unto the Lord" is our watchword and song,"
"Holiness unto the Lord" as we're marching along;
Sing it, shout it, loud and long,
"Holiness unto the Lord," now and forever.
5. "Called unto holiness," Bride of the Lamb,
Waiting the Bridegroom's returning again;
Lift up your heads, for the day draweth near
When in His beauty the King shall appear.
Chorus:
"Holiness unto the Lord" is our watchword and song,"
"Holiness unto the Lord" as we're marching along;
Sing it, shout it, loud and long,
"Holiness unto the Lord," now and forever.
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Thought of the Day: 1 Peter 2:24 He himself bore our sins[1 Peter 2:24 Isaiah 53:4, 12] in his body on the stake,[1 Peter 2:24 Deuteronomy 21:22–23] so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness — by his wounds you were healed.[1 Peter 2:24 Isaiah 53:5]
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Thought of the Day: 1 Peter 2:24 He himself bore our sins[1 Peter 2:24 Isaiah 53:4, 12] in his body on the stake,[1 Peter 2:24 Deuteronomy 21:22–23] so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness — by his wounds you were healed.[1 Peter 2:24 Isaiah 53:5]
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Please Pray: For the development of Christian leaders in Nicaragua.
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