Wholly Holy

I am a visual worshipper, so a trip to somewhere grandeous is all it takes for me to get perspective of how awesome God is. It is truly amazing after being a Christian for all these years that I can make GOD such a casual name in my vocabulary. As if He were the mailman delivering Good News…..or the maintenance man, making repairs in my life….an entertainer, performing music inside my heart and mind.

I was convicted as I sat, hiked and biked in the beautiful mountains of Colorado last summer that His name had become too ordinary to me. Don’t get me wrong, I uttered His name as "holy" in my prayers and in my worship, but in everyday living, I had not exalted Him to His proper place. I've been grappling with this ever since. Even today, I struggle with finding the balance between reverence and relevance, though I know it is His desire that I am both at the same time. This culture is full of Twittering "omg"s and variants of His name as an interjection to the most common of subjects. Yes, even among Christians. I've done it myself. But ever since the Holy of Holies opened my eyes to His view, I've wholly reconsidered.

Will you now consider God's position in your life? Is He your "Main Man?” The contemporary human on the movie screen? Has He become an exclamatory clause to your conversations? Or is He your ALL? Your everything? The only name worthy of total respect. How do you use His name? Is it “Oh, my God, You are so holy and good.” Or could it possibly be “Oh my (bleep), I love your new shoes!”

My heart is to challenge all of us as believers who long to grow up in our faith to be different from the rest of the mainstream in regards to God’s position. I’m not talking about non-Christians, I’m not referring to young Christians, and I’m not suggesting we judge others who don’t know any better. I'm also not saying that we stop being edgy or relevant in our modern day culture. 

I’m exhorting us to think about our God who is wholly holy, research it in the Scripture, pray about it, and see what an incredible adjustment He does in our minds as a result. Personally. Individually.

The following are just some of the Scriptures that convicted me on the subject:

Isaiah 8:13a:

“The Lord Almighty is the One you are to regard as holy.”

Isaiah 26:8b:

“…Your name and renown are the desire of our hearts.”

Exodus 20:7 (The Message):

"No using the name of God, your God, in curses or silly banter; GOD won't put up with the irreverent use of His name."

1 Timothy 6:15b-16:

“…God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To Him be honor and might forever. Amen.”

Hundreds more verses exist throughout the Bible about God’s name and His holiness, greatness, etc. The good news is that as New Testament believers, we can approach the throne of grace with confidence, thanks to Jesus. And we can call Him "Friend" as well (John 15:15).

 But may we never lose sight that God is wholly holy, resplendent with light and worthy to receive our most humble praise. May He increase in our minds as we walk in the light of His presence today. It won't just change the way we talk about Him. It will change the way we live for Him too.

Abba, Father, You are Holy. You are the Lord God Almighty. You are high above any other god or any living creature. We're so sorry for misusing Your name. We exalt You and will treat You with the utmost respect. Make Your name and renown the desire of our hearts and be glorified in our words, thoughts and actions today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

In the Key of HE,

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