First of all, let me apologize that I haven’t been posting much lately. Especially this week, my life has been pretty busy and finding the time to sit down and write hasn’t been easy. Hopefully that will change in the near future and you can start seeing more posts from me on your dashboard!

Anyway, over the past 24 hours, my mind has been circling the concept of perfecting holiness (see II Corinthians 7:1). And in case you’re wondering why it is necessary for us to perfect holiness, remember the words spoken to us in Hebrews 12:14: “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.” Holiness needs to be perfected in each of our lives because holiness and intimacy with God go hand in hand; and it is only when we have that type of  intimate walk with God that we will be able to be all He’s calling us to be.

You see, Paul recognized that holiness is too great a thing to be completely attained over night: that is why he used the work “perfect” in a continuing sense. Though the blood of Jesus covers our sins completely and totally when we repent and are saved, it is His desire that we forsake sin and seek to live a life free from any trace of it whatsoever.

But despite this, we each no doubt have areas in our life that could use some attention. Whether it be something that is flat out sinful (idolatry, a short temper, hate…) or perhaps an area that we could just stand to be more Godly in, such as spending more time in prayer and/or Bible study, we all have room for improvement. This is true regardless of who you are, how long you’ve been saved, or what church you attend. This truth serves to remind the proud of their need to draw closer to God, and to remind those who would otherwise be disheartened that even longtime Christians must continue fighting sin and keeping their hearts free from it.

As you have read these words, maybe your mind has drifted to an area in your life you know needs attention. I know mine has. If so, let me challenge you to spend the next few minutes thinking and praying about how you can perfect holiness in this aspect of your life. Whether it means erasing a few things from your calendar, or erasing a few things from your life, let’s work together to ensure that, when Christ comes, we are thoroughly prepared.