Introduction: This road is not paved with good intentions. Instead, it is deliberately black-topped with godly decisions, Spirit-filled submission, and biblically led guidance. Make no mistake about it, Jesus calls His followers to a life of holiness—but not perfection.
Here are some irrevocable principles that can lead to a life of holiness. (Isa 35:8) “And a highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.”
1. Abhor {despise} that which is evil! Cleave to that which is good! (Rom 12:9) – “Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.”
In other words, “RUN from EVIL but RUN to RIGHTEOUSNESS! Choose holiness. That is what Jesus produces in us. Is there anything that you need to “Run from”? “Run to”?
2. Holiness comes from having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ! (1 Pet 1:15-16) – “But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.”
The word “conversation” is ἀναστροφή (an-as-trof-ay’), which means one’s conduct, behavior, or it can mean manner of life. This word covers from the time we rise up in the morning until we go to sleep at night.
3. Fight against the flesh (Gal 5:16-24) – “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.”
Like two armies fighting against each other, the flesh and the spirit are at WAR! This battle rages within every believer. Have you noticed? Well, you may ask, “Which one wins”? The answer is whichever one you feed! Which one are you feeding?
4. Resisting Temptation (1 Cor 10:13) – “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”
Did you notice there is “A WAY” to escape? However, the definite article in the Greek puts emphasis on the fact that there is ONLY ONE WAY of escape! God has an escape route!! Joseph found it, David did not. Noah found it but Jonah ran in the opposite direction. Zacchaeus found it, but Peter missed it.
Conclusion: Since we are on the HIGHWAY to HOLINESS, do not forget to follow the road signs as described in this devotion. WATCH out for detours and shortcuts to HOLINESS; there are none. But ultimately, this road will lead to our Heavenly Home someday, where we will cross over the bridge from this earthly pilgrimage to our eternal resting place of everlasting HOLINESS! Until then, keep traveling!
Love y’all,
Pastor Randy Reese
