I AM LORD GOD ALMIGHTY, AND I AM holy, holy, holy. This threefold repetition of My holiness emphasizes My utter separateness from sin. I want you to enjoy the wonder of My loving Presence with you always, but do not lose sight of My holiness. Your awareness that I am holy God can bless and protect you. It highlights how very privileged you are to know Me as Savior and Friend. Also, it protects you from being presumptuous or relating to Me carelessly. Sometimes your communication with Me will be improper, but remembering My holiness can help you repent quickly.
Even though King David committed some terrible sins, he was a man after My own heart who was very teachable. When Nathan the prophet rebuked David for having committed adultery and murder, he repented immediately, saying, "I have sinned against the Lord." So do not despair when you realize you have sinned. Instead, turn quickly from the offensive way and turn back toward Me. I will receive you warmly - with no condemnation.
- Jesus
Scripture Insight: Revelation 4:8; Acts 13:22; 2 Samuel 12:13 and Romans 8:1
(Jesus Today / Sarah Young)
Revelation 4:8 (New King James Version) - The four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying: "Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!"
ReplyDeleteActs 13:23 (New International Version) - After removing Saul, God made David their king. He testified concerning him; "I have found David son of Jesse a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do"
2 Samuel 12:13 (New King James Version) - So David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD." And Nathan said to David, "The LORD also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
Romans 8:1 (New International Version) - "There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus"