I have often paused to reflect on God’s nature, attributes, and character. His characteristics are immutable…He never changes. There is no variance with God, which makes Him completely trustworthy in a topsy-turvy world filled with chaos.
I am not certain how you are coping in this world that seems to be on fire. It would be no surprise if you felt like God has turned His back and is completely unaware of the tribulation. However, I promise you that He is not unaware, and He has not turned His back, as that is not in His character or nature.
What does the Bible say about God’s character?
He is holy
How can we know that God is holy? Firstly, He tells us that He is.
“For I am the LORD your God. Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am holy. And you shall not make yourselves unclean with any of the swarming things that swarm on the earth.” (Leviticus 11:44)
Furthermore, in I Samuel, Hannah declares that God is holy,
“There is no one holy like the LORD, Indeed, there is no one besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God.” (1 Samuel 2:2)
His holiness is also proclaimed by the heavenly hosts, as taught in Isaiah,
“In the year of King Uzziah’s death I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted, with the train of His robe filling the temple. Seraphim stood above Him, each having six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one called out to another and said, “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the LORD of hosts, The whole earth is full of His glory.” And the foundations of the thresholds trembled at the voice of him who called out, while the temple was filling with smoke.” (Isaiah 6:1-4)
Last, but not the least, John, while exiled to Patmos, was given Revelation from God. John is shown that He is holy,
“And the four living creatures, each one of them having six wings, are full of eyes around and within; and day and night they do not cease to say, “HOLY, HOLY, HOLY is THE LORD GOD, THE ALMIGHTY, WHO WAS AND WHO IS AND WHO IS TO COME.” (Revelation 4:8)
It is important for us to understand that God is holy, and that we are called to be holy. Many times in the New Testament the apostles exhort us to be holy, as it does in this verse in 2 Corinthians,
“Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”
(2 Corinthians 7:1)
This is a daily task. We must, each day, pursue holiness. It must be intentional, purposeful, and consistent. The Lord sets in our hearts, upon believing on Jesus, the will to follow Him in perfect holiness. I petition God each morning to guide me in holiness. I am not always successful, as I let the world’s chaos creep in from time-to-time. However, when I do lose sight, I repent. God is faithful to forgive me, and I pray that I will be faithful, as I move forward.
Do not lose heart, but dwell in the holiness of God. He is there and we are welcome to come boldly to His throne.
Soli Deo Gloria
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