November 16, 1998, Monday

In this age of computers, we can now make presentations

quicker and more effective. What type of presentation do

you believe God would make for you? What principle is at

stake in the presentation? What process does God use in

His presentations and principles?

Paul tells us that Christ had a purpose when He came to

earth to preach to the elect, those who would accept His

truths and presentation of the Gospel that leads to the

life eternal-----"In the body of His flesh through death,

to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach

in His sight" (Col 1:22). He purposes to present us to

the Father without blemish.

Peter tells us the principle that God uses is a matter

of protocol to pattern ourselves after Christ--"But as

He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all

your conduct, because it is written, "Be holy, for I am

holy" (1Pet 1:15-16). To Be the kind of person that

Christ wants is a standard that He helps us to attain.

The writer of the Hebrews tells us that a process is

taking place in the believer---"For both He who

sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are

all of one, for which reason He is not ashamed to

call them brethren" (Heb 2:11). Even though

we are not perfect now, the process that God has

put in place in the heart of the believer will perfect

him. For He who began a good work in you will be

sure and faithful to complete it.

Let us remember who is the God that sanctifies us as a

holy people. God's name is Jehová Mekaddesh, He is the

Lord that sets His people apart. He completely cleanses

us from all unrighteousness. He completely liberates us

from the power of sin. He completely fills us with His

Holy Spirit. Lift your hands to Him and Praise Him today

for His mercy and purpose and will to sanctify us!