CLEAN UP (Part 1)
I’ll be referring often to Days 1-3 as we go along so please read up to ensure you are on board.
As a single lady or gentleman who is born again, remember that you are a living stone; so you are not supposed to be like any other individual out there. There is something unique about you. Ephesians
2:10 clearly states this: “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago”.
That sounds great doesn’t it? Of course it does! You and I were created to be His masterpiece. A masterpiece is defined as a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship. So you are meant to stand out and there is no better time to begin standing out than now, while you are still single.
However, I have to tell you that your usefulness in God’s hands is determined by one major thing: your sanctification. Yes! Your cleanliness is actually what determines your usefulness to God. Simply put sanctification means cleaning up, and it means to be set apart for holy use.
A beautiful picture is painted in 2 Timothy 2:19-21: "But God's truth stands firm like a foundation stone with this inscription: "The LORD knows those who are his," and "All who belong to the LORD must turn away from evil." In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use. If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work”
So while God wants to use you to accomplish amazing feats that would point others to Him, you have something to do. You have to consciously get rid of some weights in the form of bad habits, negative traits, and destructive behaviors that are weighing you down and making you unfit for His use. Anything that is affecting your spiritual growth is for the trashcan! You may be wondering why this is important for you and how it is needful for your journey to “I Do”. Well, remember it is the quality of the individual that determines the quality of the marriage. And as stated on Day 1, YOU are the instrument God will use to build that beautiful home you so desire. Cleansing your life and focusing on Him is what will make you useful in His hands now, and ultimately in your marriage.
Even if you are currently in a relationship, you and your potential spouse must have a common goal of sanctification if you want to have God's best individually and as a couple.
Remember the inscriptions on the foundation stone in that scripture?
1. “The Lord knows those who are his”,
2. “All who belong to the Lord must turn away from evil/sin”
Leave Day 4 with this – Yes, He knows those who are His, but do YOU know that you are His? If you are sure you are His, then point 2 is needful - Kemi Oyedepo
We’ll look at how to clean up as we go further.
source: CPY Family
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