I counted 16 times in Leviticus, chapters 20-22 where the words "I am the Lord" appear. These words end each chunk of instruction the Lord was giving to Moses for the Israelites.
Chapter 20 verses 7 & 8 say "Consecrate yourselves and BE HOLY, because I AM THE LORD your God. Keep my decrees and follow them. I am the Lord who makes you holy."
Why pursue holiness? Because HE IS THE LORD MY GOD!
Pretty simple - but not easy.
Like so many things in life, the idea, the truth is simple but walking it out is not easy.
I've been stirred lately to embrace those places (those "God-sized" goals) where, unless God steps in I can NEVER accomplish them.
I'm so grateful that His word is filled with promises - promises that serve to spur me on in the midst of aiming for God-sized goals.
I can hardly grasp the final phrase of vs. 8 but I'm so glad that He is indeed the author and perfecter of my faith.
"I am the Lord who makes you holy."
the overflow of a grateful heart
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