Day 08
Read John 17:13-21.
Pay attention particularly the word “sanctify” as it appears in that verse.
SANCTIFY
The word “sanctify” means to “set apart for special use.” The word comes from the Greek word from which we get the word for “holy” or “holiness.” It is an action initiated and carried out by God Himself in the lives of His people. And in the case of Jesus’ prayer request in John 17:17, it is a work God performs through His Word in the hearts and minds of His people. We are set apart unto God, out of this world, and beyond the reason and logic that drives humanity, through the work God does in us as we give ourselves to His Word. He “sanctifies” us in the truth, which is His Word. No tool of our faith is more valuable than God’s Word. Keep it close. Read, study, meditate on, and memorize it daily.
PRAY…
Father, in keeping with Jesus’ own prayer on behalf of His disciples present with Him, as well as for all those who would believe in Jesus because of the testimony of those first disciples, I plead with You for Your sanctifying work in my own heart and life as I give myself daily to Your Word. Let Your Word dwell richly within me, and within our church family, that we will be sanctified in Your truth, with all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in our hearts for all that You are doing among us. I ask this in Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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