The Price of Sanctification

Written By Ricardo McGee

1st Thessalonians 5:23

When we engage in prayer, beseeching God to sanctify us, do we possess the readiness to meet the true requirements of such a request? We underestimate the significance of the term sanctification. Are we ready to bear the expense of achieving sanctification? The cost will include a profound limitation on all our worldly preoccupations, and a comprehensive cultivation of all our spiritual preoccupations. Sanctification refers to the state of being deeply committed to perceiving the world from God's perspective. To consecrate oneself entails dedicating and preserving all the physical, emotional, and spiritual energy exclusively for the divine purpose of God. Are we truly ready for God to manifest within us all that He has set us apart for? Once He has completed His task, are we then ready to devote ourselves to God in the same manner as Jesus did? "I consecrate myself for their benefit..." The reference is to John 17:19. The lack of understanding of sanctification from God's perspective is the reason why some of us have not yet experienced it. Sanctification refers to the process of becoming united with Jesus, allowing His nature to govern and influence our own. Do we possess adequate readiness to handle the expenses associated with that? It will require the complete sacrifice of everything within us that is not aligned with God.

Are we adequately equipped to comprehend the complete significance of Paul's prayer in this verse? Are we ready to humbly request, "Lord, transform me into the highest degree of holiness possible, recognizing that I am a sinner who has been redeemed through your grace?" Jesus beseeched that we may achieve unity with Him, in the same manner that He is unified with the Father (see to John 17:21-23). The definitive manifestation of the Holy Spirit in an individual's existence is the undeniable resemblance to Jesus Christ, and the liberation from anything that does not resemble Him. Are we ready to distinguish ourselves for the divine influence of the Holy Spirit's actions within us?

Ricardo McGee

This individual is a highly motivated and divinely chosen individual who serves as a preacher, prophet, evangelist, teacher, activist, and creator of Messianic Ministries in the 21st century. An adept and charismatic young clergyman with a persuasive message. The individual possesses a range of roles and qualities, including being an intercessor, prayer warrior, marriage counselor, servant leader, armor bearer, and having exceptional ability to speak with practical relevance.

Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Church Ministry (2002) and graduated with Honors, distinguishing himself as one of the foremost leaders among his peers. The ministry has been accompanied by numerous signs and wonders, which have occurred as a direct consequence of the proclamation of the Gospel and its acceptance via faith. I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel extensively, including worldwide, thanks to the benevolence of God.

As an activist, he advocates for and takes action to bring about social, political, economic, and environmental reforms in order to create positive changes in societies. His activism encompasses various methods, including community organizing, lobbying elected authorities, and engaging in demonstrative activism at both local and international levels.

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