Forgive my missing the first day... I am excited about this discussion and looked to how God uses it to open our eyes to how Holy he truly is and how sinful we truly are.
"The Idea of the Holy in which he described the concept of the holy as the mysterium tremendum, or the "awful mystery". Holiness, said Otto, is something which evokes awe and amazement. It draws us, yet frightens us." His holiness is something that is truly AMAZING. But we must not fail to remember that we must show reverent fear and respect of this Holiness. His Holiness should cause our hearts to tremble with amazement.
The fact that He is a Perfect Holy God, should cause my heart and attitude to be one that seeks earnestly to fight sin in my life. If I am truly amazed and have a healthy fear of the Lord, won't I actively destroy something in my life that does not honor the one I am supposed to reflect/glorify and who is in me?
It says in Rev. 15:4 "Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.”
We must fear and be amazed of the only Holy One. As we draw nearer to Him we become ever more aware of how little we are and how big God is! That is a humbling and amazing thought!
Oh, Lord my desire is that we would more clearly see you as you are and in return see ourselves for the sinful creatures we truly are! May this cause us to worship you, for you alone are Holy!!!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
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Excellent point, Jordan. I hadn't thought of that Scripture in Revelation. Glad you're able to be a part of this with us.
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