Raising the Bar

What is your sanctification?

Main Entry: sanc·ti·fi·ca·tion
Pronunciation: "sa[ng](k)-t&-f&-'kA-sh&n
Function: noun1 : an act of sanctifying2 a : the state of being sanctified b : the state of growing in divine grace as a result of Christian commitment after baptism or conversion

During a time of prayer yesterday, I was challenged by this question. It really got me thinking, "What is my sanctification?" I had some things come immediately to mind, however I was challenged by the fact that my best ideas of what sanctification is, from God's viewpoint, may be totally different. It seems to me that by God sending His Son to die for us, He's given us a sneak peak into His heart. Because of His Son and the grace given to us, we can approach the throne of the creator of the universe.

Yet, on my best day, my most ideal of sanctification still doesn't even get me on the game board in comparison with God's idea of sanctification. I need more of His word in me so that I'm lining up with His idea of sanctification, not my own.