Today's Verse: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Monday, January 10, 1966

Just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy."
— 1 Peter 1:15-16

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

"Holy" is one of those words we generally associate with the "stained glass ghetto" - a word only "church folks" use. That may be true, but it's still a great concept. Every kid knows that you don't eat hot dogs and potato chips on china. Mom's china is reserved for "special company" or "special occasions." Hot dogs are for paper plates and every day, china is for special events. When God is calling us to be holy, he's calling us to be china - something special just for him, and as Peter emphasizes, just like him.

My Prayer...

Holy Lord, God Almighty, I come before you knowing how great the distance is between your holiness and my commonness. I thank you for making me holy through the sacrifice of Jesus and by sending your Holy Spirit to live inside of me. Please receive my life today as a holy offering to you. I pray in the name of Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of my faith. Amen.

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

11 Related Resources by Heartlight

Refined and Redefined
Devo: Together in Christ
"But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy. For the Scriptures say, "You must be holy because I am holy.""
Be Holy
Illustration of 1 Peter 1:15-16
Inspirational illustration of 1 Peter 1:15-16 -- Just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy."
1 Peter 1:14-16
Devo: Daily Wisdom
"As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do;....."
It's About Time
Article by Sarah Stirman
How do you approach things? Sarah Stirman speaks about common struggles women face and talks about the perspective from which they approach their decisions about these everyday matters.
See All 11 Related Resources about 1 Peter 1:15-16

Illustration

Illustration of 1 Peter 1:15-16 — Just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Monday, January 10, 1966

God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'Moment of Glory' (Mk. 1:10)
"The moment [Jesus] came out of the water, he saw the sky split open and God's Spirit, looking like a dove, come down on him."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Our Purpose Is His Praise' (Mt. 14:32-33)
"When [Jesus and Peter] climbed back into the boat [after Jesus rescued Peter from sinking], the wind stopped. Then the disciples worshiped [Jesus]...."
Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'Cancelling our Sin, Giving us a Mission'
"That is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting people’s sins against them [but canceling them]. And He has committed....."
Quotemeal
A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
Quote by Warren Wiersbe:
"Beware of cut-and-dried theologies that reduce the ways of God to a manageable formula that keeps life safe. God often does the unexplainable just to keep us on..."

About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

More Today's Verse