BIBLE IN A YEAR: John 11:13-31
HIGH QUALITY SPIRITUAL PRODUCT
MEMORIZE: "But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;" (1 Peter 1:15)
READ: 1 Peter 1:14-16
1Peter 2:9 says believers are a royal priesthood. High quality products in Britain usually bear the mark of the Queen of England. For instance, you will read on the pack of a high quality soap:“by appointment soap maker to the queen”. Whenever you see such a statement, it means you are dealing with a product of the highest quality. Spiritually, a royal priesthood means “by appointment, priest to the King of kings”. Revelation 1:6 lends credence to this when it said we have been made kings and priests to God by our Lord Jesus Christ. You have been chosen by appointment of the One whose Name is above every other name. In Israel those days, every priest was totally consecrated to should wholly consecrate his life to God, and daily offer sweet-smelling, living sacrifices unto God (Romans 12:1). For instance, your tongue should be full of quality praise and worship unto the One who appointed you a Kingdom priest. You should mobilize all parts of your body towards showing forth His praise. To what extent are you doing this O Priest of the Most High?
Believers are also called a holy nation (1 Peter 2:9). God is holy. He equally wants us to be like Him. If you must be blessed, you must manifest God’s holiness. Holiness and righteousness must be your watchword, emblem and pastime. You must be fond of holy living. Your life-style must reflect your godly nature. In line with this, believers should offer their sacrifices under the best conditions that could elicit Heaven’s acceptance. In Biblical days, there was a portion of the temple that only Jews could enter. Any Gentile who stepped there would be stoned to death. You had the Outer Court, Inner Court and the Holy of Hollies. Priests could enter the inner court but not the Holy of Hollies which was exclusively for the High Priest -once a year.
If the High Priest entered there and made any mistake, only his corpse would come out. The Lord will not accept frivolous, deceptive or haphazard service or commitment from modern Kingdom priests. Whatever you do, irrespective of its magnitude, must be done in holiness. Today, so many workers and leaders handle God’s work with levity. Sometime ago, while on my prayer walk at the church headquarters before Sunday school class one Sunday morning, I could not help noticing a sister who was engaged in aggressive prayers at a corner of the church. I felt concerned and went to ask her what was wrong. And she said, No problem except that she was asked to take a solo for a few minutes. That is how it should be! God observes and records all attitudes to His assignments. Be careful!
ACTIONPOINT: If you can pay maximum attention in preparing for the least assignment, you are on your way to the award of faithfulness.
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