holiness II

So there has been a lot of talk about holiness popping up around me in the past few weeks. I have always thought of holiness as a good thing, though now, in my mind, its becoming much more serious.

Last year I was a member of The Holy Session in The War College. In my mind there were always thoughts that being a part of this session was something big, almost bigger than me or what I could ever be. Was it really? That was then.
Now I see how being part of that particular session and holiness in general is not bigger than me and never will be. God brought together a group of people(I was going to say young people, but then I risk the chance of being laughed at!!)who I firmly believe He has called for holiness. Those are some big shoes to fill!

Here's the thing though, I'm not saying that only those, my friends, are the ones that God wants to live holy, blameless and sin free lives. He wants this for ALL of His children! Isn't that amazing?! The thought of that makes me excited.

We are told this in 1 Peter:
"But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy." 1 Peter 1:15-16

What are we waiting for? Why are we still making excuses that we are only sinners and there is no way for us to get around this sin nature. That's crap!
Last week while having a phone conversation with a friend, I mentioned how myself and some of the girls here have been chatting(somewhat jokingly)about being holy by the end of the year(2007). At this, she laughed(and I joined in). After the conversation I sat and thought - what was funny about that? Now I'm serious about it...holiness.
I am a sinner saved by grace, PTL! While I am currently still living in sin, the Lord has been guiding me in ways to rid myself of all of this. Its been an interesting experience, fun in some respects and frustrating in others. Maybe I'll share some of those experiences in the future. That would mean some serious vulnerability! We'll see - don't expect it!!! ;)

So really, the question again is, what am I waiting for? What are you waiting for? Don't put a time frame on holiness. Doing that is just an excuseto put off cleansing ourselves the way that God wants us to right now. If we are going to continue to grow the body of Christ, then its got to start right now. Right here, with you and me. Why wait?

After posting this, I headed over to The War College blog(see side bar)and read some quotes from Comm. Christine MacMillan, the Territorial Commander in Canada. She says this about holiness(or the lack there of):
"Our lack of holiness is wanting to get our own way. We need to challenge behaviour that is unholy to God. Sometimes we allow people to behave worse in the church than what is tolerated in the world."

Blessings.