Deeper Life #30

Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

—John 17:17

FAITH IS TOO OFTEN VIEWED as a habit of the mind whereby we assent to a testimony, upon the authority of the one who testifies. But New Testament faith is infinitely more than this. When Jesus Christ testified of Himself, religious people of His day did not believe Him. He had to awaken their faith. Faith in the gospel became the very means of producing the wonderful life of God in them.

When Christ creates His marvelous sanctification in you, you will live this holy life moment by moment through faith in the Son of God. Entire sanctification is not receiving from our Lord power to live like Jesus; it is Christ in you, living out His life. This Christlike life of holiness will be seen in you and through you as you walk by faith.

By simple faith look up into God’s face, trust entirely in His grace, and say, “Lord, make Thy sanctification in me as real as the sanctification that is stated in Thy Word.”

Prayer Thought: Let my every thought and deed be filled with the holiness and beauty of Jesus.

SUGGESTED READING: Hebrews 11:1–3