VERSE OF THE DAY

Thursday

1 Peter 1:15-16  but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 

"Holy" is one of those words we generally associate with the "stained glass ghetto" -- a word only "church folks" use. That may be true, but it's still a great concept. Every kid knows that you don't eat hot dogs and potato chips on China. Mom's China is reserved for "special company" or "special occasions." Hot dogs are for paper plates and every day, China is for special events. When God is calling us to be holy, He's calling us to be China -- something special just for Him, and as Peter emphasizes, just like him.

PRAYER ... Holy Lord, God Almighty, I come before You knowing how great the distance is between Your holiness and my commonness. I thank You for making me holy through the sacrifice of Jesus and by sending Your Holy Spirit to live inside of me. Please receive my life today as a holy offering to You. Through Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith I pray. Amen.