Today’s reading: Psalms 99
Each one of us has a purpose. Each one of us has been set aside for a particular work that God has for us. Many of us do not understand what the purpose God has for us in this life. Sometimes others have to see your purpose and give you insight and direction on how to live out God‘s purpose in you.
One of the best examples that I can think of for being set aside for a purpose is a birthday cake.
Many of us have experienced a birthday cake or have had a birthday cake for our celebrations. These cakes are special, but they are simple in their creation. Many times the cakes are chosen by the flavor and then the icing. The one thing that makes them a birthday cake is the decoration. Once the decoration has been done, then it becomes special. It has become set apart from the other cakes.
One of the most special things about a birthday cake is not the decorations or the flavor, but it is how you use the cake. This is a celebration item that is shared with others. When we have a birthday cake, it is not for one person, but it is to be celebrated with others. The more that you can celebrate and share, the more enriched and fulfilling the lives of others will be.
Many times we believe that when we are set aside or set apart that we need to be isolated. We try to keep that “special-ness”within us. God’s true purpose in giving this gift to us is to share His gifts with others. When we share these gifts with others, then everybody begins to see His presence. Everyone begins to see His love. Everyone begins to see the awesomeness of Him.
In this week’s passage, we are seeing God is holy.
“Let them praise your great and awesome name!
Holy is he! ….
Exalt the Lord our God; worship at his footstool!
Holy is he!….
Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at his holy mountain;
for the Lord our God is holy!”
Psalm 99:3, 5, 9 ESV
David is showing that God is Holy. He says it three times in this psalm. When something is repeated three times in the Bible it has a big meaning. David is setting God apart from everything that he knows. He is creating the cadence of holiness. Kadosh is the Hebrew word for Holy, which translates into being set apart.
This set apart for Holiness is echoed in Isaiah with the same cadence as well.
And one called to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!””
God is Holy. The earth and the people and the angels proclaim his Holiness. This is evident in these and other scriptures.
It is also true that God’s love and grace has created in us a reflection of his holiness. God’s holiness is supreme, but he has called us to be holy or set apart as well.
This responsibility on us is not to become isolated and arrogant in our relationship, but it pulls us to share it with others.
God’s holiness has created something special in us and we have to continue to share it with others because that is the best part like the cake.
Be blessed
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