April 28, 2022

Sanctification is the art of getting used to justification. In other words, growing closer to God means always returning to the starting point of cross – the forgiveness of sins. And just as your justification happened without your knowledge or consent, your sanctification is entirely in the able and expert hands of the Holy Spirit. 

Here’s how the Apostle Paul chimes in on the subject. “And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” (Philippians 1:6)

Amen!

“O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.” (Seventh Sunday of Easter – BCP)