We Can Be Saints in Christ Jesus

"In my daily walk with Him, He gives me victory as He teaches me how to abide."  - Judy Harrell

"Under pressure to walk like the saints of old." That's a very common concern among many who have addressed this to me. They want this more than anything, but seriously doubt it can happen.

I sense the anxiety in their voices as they tell me that this bar has been set too high for them to clear; that they feel it has only set them up for failure.

It's understandable to feel intimidated by them. I realize that it's difficult not to see these ladies and gentlemen on a level far above our own.

But perhaps we just need to adjust our viewpoint a little bit. These people were certainly not any different than you or I. They were living, breathing, and composed of flesh of blood, too.

They could have passed you by on the street and you probably wouldn't have been able to tell them apart from anyone else. There was nothing that was visible physically that would tip you off.

Physically, they were as you or I. They also had the same weaknesses, worries, and temptations. However, if we change the word "physically" to "spiritually," then we'd be on to something truly special. 

They were called to be saints (Romans 1:7), as are you and I as believers in Jesus Christ. The same holiness that they had obtained is not beyond our own reach. I know it might sound impossible, but it's true! 

Now, what are "saints" as per our discussion here? According to the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE), this is when, "God consecrates and claims moral beings for Himself and His Service." (Ephesians 4:4)

He expects that, as such, they should not be content to just sit around with this special appointment. They are to go out into the world and show that they are prepared and deserving of the relationship in which they now belong. (Ephesians 4:12)

We are fortunate to have some excellent models in which to imitate and follow in these saints. We can learn a lot from their passion and holiness. Their lives were filled by, and lived for, Jesus Christ.

God has made the same grace accessible to us. By following their lead, and by the same Spirit, we, too, can be counted as "saints."

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5; Revelation 5:8; 1 Corinthians 14:33; Revelation 14:12; Psalm 30:4

Prayer: Dear God, I give thanks always to You because of Your grace that was given me in Christ Jesus, amen.

Bless you,

Brielle