What, Me a Saint?

When Paul calls us saints he’s referring to a blameless, clean, innocent, perfect, cherished one.  Previous experience with yourself would lead you to question how much wine he had at communion before he wrote these references.  Our attempts at being truly righteous have been dismal failures.  Yet continually Paul holds up these unattainable standards “..clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.”(Colossians 3:12) How in the world are we able to be these saints Paul calls us?

“He said to me, ‘Son of man, stand up on your feet and I will speak to you.’” (Ezekiel 2:1)  Ezekiel could not even stand up when the Lord commanded him to.  If he could not do such a simple thing how am I going to be patient? The next verse has the key. “As He spoke, the Sprit came into me and raised me to my feet, and I heard Him speak to me.” (Ezekiel 2:2).  The Lord Himself enables us to do the impossible; He empowers us to obey Him.

  Oh, Lord, give us revelation about the truth.  Let us see how impossible it is for us to obey You in our flesh. After we have been convinced that we can do no good for Jesus said, “No one is good—except God alone”(Luke 18:19), let us also see the Good News.  That You then enable us to live the impossible by the power of the Holy Spirit.  May You truly be glorified in me! Thank you Lord Jesus for Your “..great and precious promises, so that through them (I) may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.”(2 Peter 1:4). What an awesome and loving Father You are! How wonderfully You provide for Your children! Amen.