But what does it MEAN?
Sanctified means to be set apart. In an unmerited (unearned) way, and through divine assistance (God’s grace), we are set apart. God has called us to Himself, to be used by Him and for Him, in grace.
Tag: hebrews
Grace, Grace, God’s Grace
Do Not Forget To Entertain Strangers
I was alone in the dining room. This is a long room – the length of the church building – and I was at the end, near the kitchen, well away from the only entrance to the room. As I was sorting bread, I turned around and a man was standing right next to me, his arms outstretched as if he was coming in for a hug. He was tall, unkempt, unshaven, sweaty, filthy, and he smelled really bad. I’d never seen him before. But I hugged him anyway. It felt wrong not to. He slapped me on the back and said, “I’ve just been telling people about Jesus!”