Hello
my dear friends. No matter how much the world changes around us, one
truth remains the same: we love and serve a God who is holy. It is
entirely possible that we can drift away with the currents of "if it
feels good do it" and "everyone does right in their own eyes." What
keeps us from becoming a shell of who we need to be? We need to be keeping
our focus upon our God who is holy. The Psalmist gives us a wonderful
template on how it can be done, through grace.
Learning with you,
Learning with you,
Denny
Psalms of Discipleship—Principle #39
Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life
Key Scripture: 3 Let them praise Thy great and awesome name; Holy is He. 4 And the strength of the King loves justice; Thou hast established equity; Thou hast executed justice and righteousness in Jacob. 5 Exalt the LORD our God, And worship at His footstool; Holy is He. Psalm 99:3-5
Core Value: Worship
It has been said that we live what we believe. Or do we? We believe it is against the law to break the speed limit when we drive our car, but many of us do it anyhow (sometimes). We would agree that eating too much of the unhealthy foods we love to consume is bad for us, but we do it because we like it (a lot).
As disciples of Jesus we would agree that God is holy and because He is this truth should influence what we say, what we think, and what we do; but does it? This is the grace-empowered goal for us: to live in a way where His holiness makes a difference in us and then through us. How is it done?
Perhaps this will help:
But grow in grace (undeserved favor, spiritual strength) and recognition and knowledge and understanding of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (the Messiah). To Him [be] glory (honor, majesty, and splendor) both now and to the day of eternity. Amen (so be it)! 2 Peter 3:18 (AMP)
Grace is the portal towards a greater worship of God. Step on in.
Principle #39 & Personal Application: Quality disciples worship an awesome God: Holy is He
• We worship a God who is great and has an awesome name: Holy is He
• We worship a God who loves justice: Holy is He
• We worship a God who is exalted: Holy is He
• We worship a God who is worthy of all praise: Holy is He
Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…
When I focus upon the word “Holy” what kinds of thoughts come to my mind?
What kinds of feelings rise upon inside my heart when I focus upon His holiness?
How does my focus upon a holy God influence what I say . . . what I think . . . what I do?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, may I ever seek to praise Your great and holy name. I thank You that You love justice and are righteous in all Your ways. I thank You for the honor of being able to exalt You, sit at Your footstool and worship You. May the confession of my mouth always be: Holy is He.
Dr. Denny Bates & Something New Christian Publishers © 2014 All rights reserved.
Looking for a wonderful companion tool for Psalms of Discipleship? Check out this link:
Psalms of Discipleship—Principle #39
Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life
Key Scripture: 3 Let them praise Thy great and awesome name; Holy is He. 4 And the strength of the King loves justice; Thou hast established equity; Thou hast executed justice and righteousness in Jacob. 5 Exalt the LORD our God, And worship at His footstool; Holy is He. Psalm 99:3-5
Core Value: Worship
It has been said that we live what we believe. Or do we? We believe it is against the law to break the speed limit when we drive our car, but many of us do it anyhow (sometimes). We would agree that eating too much of the unhealthy foods we love to consume is bad for us, but we do it because we like it (a lot).
As disciples of Jesus we would agree that God is holy and because He is this truth should influence what we say, what we think, and what we do; but does it? This is the grace-empowered goal for us: to live in a way where His holiness makes a difference in us and then through us. How is it done?
Perhaps this will help:
But grow in grace (undeserved favor, spiritual strength) and recognition and knowledge and understanding of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (the Messiah). To Him [be] glory (honor, majesty, and splendor) both now and to the day of eternity. Amen (so be it)! 2 Peter 3:18 (AMP)
Grace is the portal towards a greater worship of God. Step on in.
Principle #39 & Personal Application: Quality disciples worship an awesome God: Holy is He
• We worship a God who is great and has an awesome name: Holy is He
• We worship a God who loves justice: Holy is He
• We worship a God who is exalted: Holy is He
• We worship a God who is worthy of all praise: Holy is He
Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…
When I focus upon the word “Holy” what kinds of thoughts come to my mind?
What kinds of feelings rise upon inside my heart when I focus upon His holiness?
How does my focus upon a holy God influence what I say . . . what I think . . . what I do?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, may I ever seek to praise Your great and holy name. I thank You that You love justice and are righteous in all Your ways. I thank You for the honor of being able to exalt You, sit at Your footstool and worship You. May the confession of my mouth always be: Holy is He.
Dr. Denny Bates & Something New Christian Publishers © 2014 All rights reserved.
Looking for a wonderful companion tool for Psalms of Discipleship? Check out this link:
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