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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May the Lord fill you with His presence and strengthen you in every area of your life. When you are discouraged, may He strengthen your heart. When you are waiting, may He strengthen your faith. When the battle becomes intense, may He strengthen your spirit in Jesus name, Amen.
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May God go before you and make every crooked way straight in Jesus name. Declare the powerful words over your life.
May the Holyspirit dwell with you and the blood of Jesus protect you now and always, Amen.
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May God bless and keep your family. May He preserve you and protect you from the plots of the enemy in Jesus name, Amen.
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Power is God’s will for you. May the presence of God follow you everywhere you go, in Jesus name. May goodness and mercy follow you all the days of your life.
The goodness and mercy of God is His glory, grace, fire and presence.
When God is with you no power can defeat you.
Pray! Pray!
Seek God’s face and presence everyday. Pay the price in constant fellowship with God, prayer, bible reading and meditation, praise, worship and thanksgiving.
God’s word and presence will give you life and glory. That is God’s will for you. Power is God’s will for you but you must fight in prayer and never ever give up.
Luke 18:1,
Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart.
May God teach your hands to fight and make war until you become a fire carrier that no witch or demon can withstand, in Jesus name, amen.
The devil fears a believer who knows the Word, understands the power they have in Christ, refuses to surrender to fear, and keeps standing even when life becomes difficult.
May the Lord give you the courage and strength to cast out the devil in Jesus name, Amen.
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