There is victory in holiness. This is a fact that many do not know of and
their ignorance makes them continue to live as fake Christians. When the eyes
of a child of God are opened to this revelation, he will not wait for any
Pastor to preach so much before he begins to live righteously and faithfully to
honour his Lord and Saviour. Our memory verse for today presents a two-edged
sword of the truth: while righteousness exalts a nation, sin or unrighteousness
brings reproach that comes in form of defeat (Proverbs 14:34).
The story of Daniel in the text for today is highly revealing. The first
thing one should notice is that righteousness or holy living is not a hidden
thing. It is something that the one who is living such a life can and must
exhibit with every sense of humility. Daniel said: “My God hath sent his angel,
and hath shut the lion’s mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as
before him innocence was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done
no hurt.” There is victory in holy living and Daniel confirmed this in Daniel
6:22
To some people, the testimony of Daniel may sound arrogant, but the
question is, was Daniel saying the truth when he said that he did no evil
against the earthly kingdom and the kingdom of heaven? The outcome of the
persecution gives the accurate answer. The Bible says:
“Follow peace with all men, and holiness without which no man shall see
the Lord.” Hebrew 12:14
At times, some Christians who do not believe in holiness feign humility
by saying it is impossible for mere humans, to live holy. Like I always tell my
children in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, the fact that you are not
living by the Bible does not mean others are not. The Bible says:
“Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is
righteous, even as he is righteous. He that committeth sin is of the devil, for
the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was
manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.” 1st John
3:7-8
As a matter of fact, you either holy or sinful and no sinner will make it
to heaven. For this reason, Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil in our
lives. You are righteous by grace. This grace is why we must never boast
because it is not you but Christ that lives in you. I encourage someone using
this devotional to pray earnestly for the grace to live holy. Daniel triumphed
over all his administrative and political enemies. They perished in his stead
because of holiness! I pray for a reader of this devotional, the grace to live
holy will come upon you today and you will henceforth live a daily victorious
life in Jesus’ name.
Prayer Point: Father, please help me live a life of obedience to Your
Word so that I may be holy unto You.
Bible in one year: 1st Samuel 17:1-18:16, Proverbs 6:16-27
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