Holiness Is of the Spirit
Holiness Is of the Spirit
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Hello, welcome to this message. Today, I’m going to be talking about a very important topic. Just yesterday night, the Holy Spirit spoke to me and said, “Holiness is of the Spirit.” That’s what I’ll be discussing today because a lot of people do not really understand that it is only by the power of the Holy Spirit that they can be holy. His name is Holy Spirit, so holiness is not something we can achieve by our own power. The only way we can be holy is by the power of the Holy Spirit.
So let’s look at the Scriptures.
1 Peter 1:2
“According to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with His blood: Grace and peace be multiplied to you.”
The Scripture clearly says “sanctification of the Spirit.” It is Jesus Christ who sanctifies by the power of His Holy Spirit. We cannot do it by ourselves. If we try to depend on ourselves for sanctification, we will keep struggling, falling, rising, and repeating the same cycle because we are not doing it the way God intends.
Everything is by grace. Revelation is a function of grace. Wisdom is a function of grace. Truth is a function of grace. All these things are necessary for us to walk in holiness. Humility is agreement with truth. When you agree with the truth of God’s Word, you are being humble. When you disagree with it, you are walking in pride.
Ephesians 2:10
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”
We were created for good works. If we are not walking in those good works, then we are failing in what God created us for. Do not let people deceive you into thinking that salvation means obedience no longer matters. God saved us through the blood of Jesus Christ so that we can walk in obedience and produce fruit.
The Bible says in James that faith without works is dead. Hebrews warns about continuing in sin after receiving the knowledge of truth. We must understand the whole counsel of Scripture and not twist it.
Holiness is important, but you must realize it is by the power of God and by the Holy Spirit. God wants to help you. He does not want you to depend on self. Leave self behind and walk in the Spirit. Allow the Holy Spirit to crucify the flesh and remove ungodly thoughts because the flesh works against the will of God.
2 Peter 1:2
“Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.”
Grace works with knowledge. The more revelation of God’s Word you receive, the more grace is made available to you. The Word of God is like seed. When it enters a good heart, it produces fruit.
The Bible says:
“I have hidden Your Word in my heart that I might not sin against You.”
The Word of God cleanses us. The Holy Spirit sanctifies us through the Word. When our minds are filled with God’s thoughts, we begin to walk in His will.
Galatians 5:22
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control.”
The Spirit produces these fruits. Once you realize that, you will stop depending on yourself and begin depending on the Holy Spirit. Pray for grace. Pray for wisdom. Pray for help. The Holy Spirit is our Helper.
Any good thing you produce is because the Holy Spirit is working through you. It is not by your own power. Holiness belongs to God, but He allows us to partake in His holiness.
Philippians 1:11
“Being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.”
Do not take the glory that belongs to God. Yes, do good works, but understand that it is by grace. God is the One helping you.
No matter where you are in your spiritual journey, surrender yourself to God. Ask Him for help like a child. He will sanctify you and make you holy.
Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Your hope grows by the power of the Holy Spirit. Your faith grows by the power of the Holy Spirit. Your love grows by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Faith is not just mental agreement. True faith comes from revelation and understanding placed in your heart by the Holy Spirit. Ask God for your faith, love, and hope to grow.
1 Timothy 4:5
“For it is sanctified by the Word of God and prayer.”
The Word of God sanctifies. The Holy Spirit cleanses us through the Word and through prayer.
John 8:32
“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
The truth is the Word of God. When you know the Word and walk in it, you are set free.
John 15:3
“You are already clean because of the Word which I have spoken to you.”
Jesus cleansed His disciples through His words. That is why hearing and meditating on the Word of God is so important.
John 17:17
“Sanctify them by Your truth. Your Word is truth.”
The Word sanctifies. Holiness is of the Spirit because the Holy Spirit is the One who reveals and explains the Word of God to us.
Without the Holy Spirit, we can do nothing.
Jesus said:
“Without Me you can do nothing.”
The flesh profits nothing. Depend on the Holy Spirit.
Ephesians 5:26
“That He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the Word.”
The Word of God is like water. It washes, cleanses, purifies, and sanctifies.
John 1:14
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us… full of grace and truth.”
Jesus was full of grace and truth. That was the secret of His victory. We also need grace and truth.
God gives grace to the humble. The humble are those who ask God for help and depend on Him.
Luke 2:52
“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.”
Jesus grew in wisdom and stature. Many people grow physically but do not grow in wisdom. Ask God for wisdom. Grow spiritually as you grow physically.
Acts 4:33
“And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all.”
Great grace came upon them because they prayed.
Acts 4:31
“And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit.”
Prayer is essential. Through prayer, grace comes. Through prayer, boldness comes. Through prayer, the Holy Spirit fills us.
Jude 1:2
“Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.”
Pray for mercy, peace, and love to be multiplied in your life.
Galatians 6:16
“And as many as walk according to this rule, peace and mercy be upon them.”
When we walk according to God’s principles, peace and mercy come upon us.
Salvation is not a license to ignore obedience. We are saved to walk with God, abide in Christ, and produce fruit.
I pray for you today that God’s mercy will come upon you. May the Lord sanctify you completely. May He fill you with His Holy Spirit, wisdom, grace, truth, and love. May He purify your heart and help you walk in obedience to His will.
May the Lord clothe you with righteousness and humility. May He surround you with His protection and favor. May every affliction and every power working against your life be broken in the name of Jesus.
May the blood of Jesus cleanse you. May the Holy Spirit fill you afresh. May God strengthen you, revive you, and establish you in holiness.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Have a blessed day.
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Stop chasing people and start pursuing God’s perfect will.
Keep your focus on God and let Him handle the destiny spouse manifestation.
When God wants two people to marry each other, the Holy Spirit will confirm it in ways that cannot be denied.
But realise that humans have free will. Your destiny spouse can choose not to be with you the same way that someone who is called to be an Evangelist can go outside God’s will and be a pilot.
It is what it is.
The only thing you need to do is to pray to be in God’s perfect will, but never be obsessive about someone that God revealed as your destiny spouse.
Never idolise anyone. Let God be God and let people choose. God does not force choice. But a prayer focused on God’s perfect will can attract your destiny spouse because your focus is on God, not man.
May God teach you how to make Christ your first love and love Him with all your heart, soul, mind, spirit, and will, in Jesus name, amen.
Value your emotional health and do not encourage people to silently snuff out your life with mistreatment and abuse. Love yourself.
That is a commandment from God. Cherish the life that God gave to you and be a good custodian of that life.May God bless you with true godly love, and plant godly relationships into your life, in Jesus name.
Stop abandoning yourself to keep someone else in your life. That is self hate and self betrayal.
Love your neighbour as yourself but don’t hate yourself and don’t swallow emotional poison because you are desperate to keep someone in your life.
People rarely walk away from what they truly value.
People fight to keep what benefits them.
People make time for what matters to them.
That is why you must stop ignoring actions and start paying attention to patterns.
Words can be manipulated.
Actions reveal priorities.
Never sell yourself low just to be with someone.
Never abandon your dignity to keep a relationship alive.
Never lower your standards because you are afraid of being alone.
A relationship should add value to your life, not strip away your self-respect.
If someone constantly disrespects you, belittles you, ignores you, humiliates you, abuses you, or refuses to value you, stop making excuses for behavior that should not be tolerated.
Self-respect creates boundaries.
Self-value changes behavior.
When you truly value yourself, certain things become unacceptable.
You may feel hurt.
You may feel disappointed.
You may feel emotional attachment.
But healthy self-respect refuses to normalize mistreatment.
One of the greatest mistakes people make is remaining in places where they are constantly dishonored.
People often learn how to treat you by what you repeatedly tolerate.
If you tolerate disrespect, many will continue to disrespect you.
If you tolerate neglect, many will continue to neglect you.
If you tolerate humiliation, many will continue to humiliate you.
Your silence can sometimes become permission.
Know your value.
Know your worth.
Know what you bring to the table.
Stop chasing people who are comfortable losing you.
Stop begging for love, attention, commitment, and respect.
The right people will not need to be forced to value you.
The right people will appreciate your presence.
The right people will respect your boundaries.
The right people will recognize your value.
Do not sacrifice your dignity to keep someone who is determined to treat you like an option.
Some doors should be closed.
Some tables should be left.
Some relationships should be released.
Not because you hate people.
Not because you are proud.
But because you finally understand your value.
Value yourself enough to walk away from places that continually dishonor your worth.
May God perfect all that concerns your relationships and love life and bless you with true godly love from His throne of grace.
May God heal every trauma bond and soul tie chaining you to people that are committed to hurting you and breaking your heart, in Jesus name, amen.
May God bless you with true godly love, and plant godly relationships into your life, in Jesus name.
Stop abandoning yourself to keep someone else in your life. That is self hate and self betrayal.
Love your neighbour as yourself but don’t hate yourself and don’t swallow emotional poison because you are desperate to keep someone in your life.
People rarely walk away from what they truly value.
People fight to keep what benefits them.
People make time for what matters to them.
That is why you must stop ignoring actions and start paying attention to patterns.
Words can be manipulated.
Actions reveal priorities.
Never sell yourself low just to be with someone.
Never abandon your dignity to keep a relationship alive.
Never lower your standards because you are afraid of being alone.
A relationship should add value to your life, not strip away your self-respect.
If someone constantly disrespects you, belittles you, ignores you, humiliates you, abuses you, or refuses to value you, stop making excuses for behavior that should not be tolerated.
Self-respect creates boundaries.
Self-value changes behavior.
When you truly value yourself, certain things become unacceptable.
You may feel hurt.
You may feel disappointed.
You may feel emotional attachment.
But healthy self-respect refuses to normalize mistreatment.
One of the greatest mistakes people make is remaining in places where they are constantly dishonored.
People often learn how to treat you by what you repeatedly tolerate.
If you tolerate disrespect, many will continue to disrespect you.
If you tolerate neglect, many will continue to neglect you.
If you tolerate humiliation, many will continue to humiliate you.
Your silence can sometimes become permission.
Know your value.
Know your worth.
Know what you bring to the table.
Stop chasing people who are comfortable losing you.
Stop begging for love, attention, commitment, and respect.
The right people will not need to be forced to value you.
The right people will appreciate your presence.
The right people will respect your boundaries.
The right people will recognize your value.
Do not sacrifice your dignity to keep someone who is determined to treat you like an option.
Some doors should be closed.
Some tables should be left.
Some relationships should be released.
Not because you hate people.
Not because you are proud.
But because you finally understand your value.
Value yourself enough to walk away from places that continually dishonor your worth.
May God perfect all that concerns your relationships and love life and bless you with true godly love from His throne of grace.
May God heal every trauma bond and soul tie chaining you to people that are committed to hurting you and breaking your heart, in Jesus name, amen.
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