Sanctuary for you [January 5, 2023 ]

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Sanctuary for you
Joshua 3:5
And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you

A sanctuary in biblical terms refers to the abode or dwelling place of God. The phrase “sanctuary for you” means I will be a dwelling place for you.

In the verse above Joshua directs the children of God to “sanctify themselves” or cleanse themselves from all sin and evil. It is only then that God can do wonders among them or work miracles in their lives.

It also implies that to be a sanctuary for God you need to sanctify yourself

1 John 1:9 says
If we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

To be a sanctuary for God you need to confess your sins regularly and allow God to cleanse you from all unrighteousness.

1 Corinthians 3:16-17
Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are

This verse from the new testament reminds us that as christians we are sanctuaries or temples of God, therefore, we need to stay away from anything that defiles the body.

It also warns us that those who defile their bodies are in danger. Some of the sins that defile the body are adultery, fornication, masturbation, taking hard drugs like cocaine or heroine, excessive drinking of alcohol, these addictive substances make you lose control of your senses and indulge in activities that defile the body.

Pray for grace and strength to obey the commands of God and stay away from sin.

How can I apply the word to my life?
1. Pray, study the word and obey what it says.

Prayer
Meditate on the words of this song

Lord prepare me
To be a sanctuary
Pure and holy
Tried and true
With Thanksgiving
I will be a living
Sanctuary for you
Amen