Justification to Sanctification

As our guardian, Jesus helps simplify every persons goal for living for God. The Lord was generous to send His Son to die for all of our sins,  giving us the gift of justification, all we need to do is simply believe in Jesus. And as our guardian we receive two gifts; one an entry path to heaven, and two His Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit helps our souls to grasp justification. As it says in Galatians 3:24, “So the law was our guardian until Christ came that we might be justified by faith.” Galatians 3:22 says, “But the scripture has locked up everything under control of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to all those who believe.” Becoming justified through faith produces a new desire to live a sanctified life.

The Fleeting Ideas of Man

All on earth are created under the same order. When the sun is up we will plant our carrots, or go for a bike ride, or walk the dog; we can clearly see without needing to carry a flash light or use street lights. (Though, there are those night owls who wait for the sun to set so they can get moving, this is more convenient for say, the nocturnal salamander who waits for the sun to set so it can live.) Worn out and ready to catch some shut eye, working a full day prepares us for a night of rest. 

As the sun rises and sets we know God created the Earth with a rhythm, we naturally follow the beat. With this order God is the master and does not bend His rules for man’s fleeting ideas. The sun rises because the Lord tells it to, He is in control. Though man may think he sets the laws, God has the final word. We are designed by a Creator, He is the authority of man, we should submit our ways to our all knowing God. Remember, “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” Proverbs 19:21 

Avoid Going Blind

Is there something you want in life so badly that you begin to obsess over it? Have you noticed that it will slowly begin to take over your life that it almost becomes an idol? It could be money, food, a sin, or even a loved one. Sometimes we have to step back and ask ourselves who is first in our lives, God or an idol? As a Christian you don’t have to find yourself empty handed or alone in life if Jesus is your priority. There is no need to idolize what you do have or want because it is simply an object holding no answers to your dilemmas. 

As it says in Isaiah 44:9, “All who make idols are nothing, and the things they treasure are worthless. Those who would speak up for them are blind.” Personally I would avoid going blind by idolizing something flimsy like money or looks. I would prefer to worship an all powerful God. Seasons change, beauty fades, money comes and goes, yet the Lord is eternal. 

Firm Foundation

Logically if you’re building a new house you would choose a secure foundation, not something sandy, so that once your new cottage is built it won’t get washed away due to floods. Your new casa should be built strong so no ocean waves can collapse it. 

This also applies to our walk with the Lord. If you know the Lord you should build yourself up with the Lord. Show that you’re in tune with Him, built on a rock versus the easily collapsing sand. Matthew 7:24-27 says, “Therefore, whosoever hearth these things of Mine and doeth them, I will liken him into a wise man who built his house on rock. And the rain descended and the floods came, and the winds came, and the winds blew and beat upon that house and it fell not, for it was founded upon a rock. And every one that hearth these sayings of Mine and not doeth them shall be likened unto a foolish man who built his house upon the sand.” You want to be strongly built for the Lord, to live for Him, not building your house on sand just because everyone else is. With one tsunami your coffee cups and your book shelves are all drenched and gone. 

“Jesus You’re my firm foundation, I know I can stand secure

Jesus You’re my firm foundation, I put my hope in Your holy word

I put my hope in Your holy word

You’re my firm foundation

You’re the rock of my salvation

You’re my firm foundation.”

-Firm Foundation

By John Chisum