Jos 3:5 Joshua told the people, ”Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you ”[NIV]
Consecration means to sanctify ; to purify ourselves from sin and draw nearer to God . In the above text, it is both a command and a promise given to the children of Israel. They had been in the wilderness for forty years and were about to cross over River Jordan into the promised land .They were being reminded what type of people God was calling them to be.
God was taking them into the promised land to establish a nation that would display His character and will . In so doing,God would be fulfilling the promise to bless all nations through them.(Gen 12:1-3) Just like the children of Israel,we are to consecrate ourselves if we need to be used of Him. Many believers desire to be used of God, but there are some prerequisites needed for that to happen.
For there to be efficiency in the way God is using us, sanctification is important . Consecration helps us to align ourselves better to the will of God. For us to experience his mighty move in our lives, consecration is a must. May God help us to live a consecrated life in order to be used of Him.
Further readings;
Lev 20:7
Jos 7:13
Joel 2:16
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