WE ARE SANCTIFIED. It must become an experience rather than a theory. The sacrifice of the man Christ Jesus on the cross embraces the power, not only to forgive us of all our sins, which is tremendous, but also to be cleansed from all sins. To be cleansed is to be purified, to be made holy, to be separated from all impurities of the flesh and the spirit. The power of the offering of His flesh and blood will deliver from every taint of sin and produce a body of believers who are like Christ, righteous and capable of becoming His Bride. If the complete work of the cross is not now effectively working in us, it is because of our failure to commit and consecrate our lives totally to Him. Heb. 10:10
SANCTIFICATION IS THE WILL OF THE LORD. Especially for those who may be seeking the will of the Lord in their lives. It is important to find His cleansing that every avenue of communication might be opened. In His prayer, the true prayer of the Lord, Jesus prayed for the sanctification of His followers. That they may be truly sanctified. John 17:19 Certainly that included you and me. To be in Christ Jesus, there must be a positive measure of equality. Where can we possibly begin but by in entering into His life. Into the same holiness and righteousness. Being filled with HIS Spirit, His love and His desire to please the Father. Being in Christ, the Father has made Him to be the source of our wisdom, righteousness, purification and redemption. 1 Cor. 1:30 A promise such as this is to be worked out in our lives. It is to be fulfilled in our lives. We are to become the very example of all that He has purchased for us on the cross.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HIS NAME. The importance of the name of the Lord Jesus Christ is too often overlooked by the church. It is most critical to use His name in prayer. The beautiful process of which we are writing is accomplished by recognition and usage of His name. His name, is the name whereby we are justified. Made clean and just before His Father. We are also wonderfully washed and cleansed by that glorious name. Our sanctification is assured by the authority of His name. A work which is fully accomplished by the moving and presence of the Spirit of the Lord in us. 1 Cor.6:11 The unity of Christ and His church is by the sanctifying power of the living Lord. The one who works the work of sanctification and the one who is sanctified are brought together in one family unit. They are to be unified together in perfect harmony and oneness. The only comparison to their blending together is like that of the Godhead, unique and absolute togetherness. Heb. 2:11 The church must become one with Christ in every aspect of the word. His life will become hers. His holiness will be fully manifest in her. She will bear His complete image. His Bride will not come short of His desires, in any area of her spiritual life. She is absolutely enthralled and in love exclusively with Him.