Deeper Life #23

Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.

—Hebrews 13:12

THERE IS NO USE LOOKING and longing for sanctification as a direct result of “our praying” or “our obedience.” Sanctification is the direct gift of God, which comes by faith in Him and His Word.

Entire sanctification is “Christ in you.” Some testimonies to sanctification seem to put the standard too high for any of us to attain in this life. But sanctification is the wonderful life of His imparted to me. I cannot merit it. I cannot earn it. I cannot pray it down. But, thanks be unto God, I can take it by faith in His blood.

If you have the slightest feeling that you can earn the blessing of sanctification, you will never receive it. But if you seek entire sanctification in a spirit of unworthiness, it will be given through God’s sovereign grace. God will purify your heart and entirely sanctify you.

Prayer Thought: More of You, Christ Jesus, I need and want in my life.

SUGGESTED READING: Hebrews 13:8–13