CONSECRATE!! (Hebrew qadash) Exodus 13:2; 19:10; 29:44, Strong #6942 This Hebrew verb means “to make holy,” “to declare distinct,” or “to set apart.” The word describes dedicating an object or person to God. By delivering the Isarelites from slavery in Egypt, God make the nation of Israel distinct. Through His mighty acts of deliverance, God demonstrated that the Israelites were His people, and He was their God (Ex. 6:7). By having the people wash themselves at Mount Sinai, the Lord made it clear that they as a people were being “Set Apart” for Him (Ex. 19:10). Just like the Israelites, Christians also have been delivered, from slavery to sin. This deliverance has set us apart. We been dedicated to our Savior and His purpose. We have been called to be His Holy People (1 Pet. 1:15-16; 2:9).
Posted on: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 11:30:35 +0000