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DINING AT THE MOUNTAIN OF GOD’S HOLINESS

“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men” (Proverbs  22:29). Dining at the mountain of God’s holiness is a serious business for every genuine believer. Regardless of whatever race he/she may have migrated from, what is expected of us as believers is “Be ye holy” because the LORD GOD(The Almighty) is holy. Just as it has been embedded in the Holy scriptures, we are all called into an intimate relationship with God. One whose origin is past finding out. This relationship in which we are called into is one that can very well be described as unfathomable. Considering the limitations of our frail reasoning faculty, we may decline into folly if we neglect spending time in prayer to this great and awesome God. Studying His word regularly, makes us acquainted with the nuggets of Holiness even while in the company of other believers. However savvy we may become, we can only strengthen our prowess in the shrewdness of God’s indefatigable nature of Holiness by dining in His presence, while He vexes his pre-eminence on eradicating the oblivion which the world around us tries to instigate. Thereby, favouring the recognition of His magnanimity on the plight of enduring believers.

 

The concept of dining at the Mountain of God’s Holiness exposes us to the intriguing pleasures of fellowshipping with the God that loves and cherishes the pragmatic demonstration of righteousness in the existence of man. Just as Jesus Christ enunciated in John 15:5 & 7, It is therefore necessary that every believer make endearing efforts to abide in the Vine. Jesus Christ is the Vine. This is an extraordinary experience that connects us to the exclusivity of the Heavenly King as members of His eternal priesthood (1 Peter 2:5). Revelation 1:6 says we are “kings and priests unto God.” This means that we have access to God and His presence, if we abide in the Vine.

 

Dining at the Mountain of God’s Holiness means accessing His presence through Jesus Christ.  In Psalm 100:4, we are told to “enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise.” We can do this acceptably through prayer and worship in Jesus Name while acknowledging the Supremacy of God. When we come into His presence, we experience His Love, Peace, Joy and other benefits that satisfies beyond what human words can define. When we dine at the mountain of God’s Holiness, it also means that we witness His provisions made available to us as believers. This provisions of His is what charges us to boldly declare His righteousness in every spectra of human existence. It may come with some discomfort but we endeavour to continue declaring His righteousness in the land of the living because we are assured of His blessings that never fails. “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not” (Galatians  6:9). In Ephesians 1:3, we are told that God “hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.”

 

These blessings are only available to souls that are saved from Sin. In Isaiah 6, when Isaiah saw the Lord sitting on His throne, he was humbled and repentant. When we come into God’s presence, we are confronted with His holiness and are made aware of our sinfulness. This should lead us to a deeper repentance and a desire to conform to His image. We must remember that only repentant souls are beneficiaries of the salvation and forgiveness that is made available by the atoning blood of Jesus Christ. If the Holy Spirit does not bear witness in your heart that you have been saved from the guilt of Sin, make your way right with God today before it is too late. The hour of grace is still available. Reach out to Jesus Christ and pray to God while confessing your Sins to Him. He will forgive you and blot out all unrighteousness out of your life.

 

Once this is settled, it means you have been transformed by God to dine in His presence that is always furnished with Holiness. In 2 Corinthians 3:18, we are told that when we behold the glory of the Lord, we are transformed into His image from glory to glory. As we dine at the Mountain of God’s Holiness, we become more like Him.

 

In conclusion, dining at the Mountain of God’s Holiness is a privilege and it is the responsibility of every believer. As believers, we have the right to enter into God’s presence and partake of His provisions. But to maximize the best use of this privileged opportunity, we must also be willing to be transformed by His holiness. This requires humility, reverence, and obedience to every jot of  instruction that His Spirit ministers. When we come into God’s presence, we should expect to be changed and challenged. We should also expect to be filled with His Love, His Grace, and His Joy. As we commit to fellowshipping and dining to the presence of the living God, may the abundant flow of His blessings fill our hearts in Jesus Name, Amen.

 

 

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