“Karen’s Notes!

Insights from a Glory-Bound Lady”

Selected Notes

Volume 6 Number 30

#274 “She Wrote This Just for Herself”

July 26th, 2023

Sometimes I can remember where and see when.

Sometimes as I read through Karen’s Bible study journal, I can see where she would be speaking, how many times she would be speaking at the retreat, and what her assigned topics would be. I often remember her study and preparation. I remember the times of prayer that we had together as the time of her ladies’ Bible conference approached. I loved having her return home safely and hearing all about the time with the ladies.

The source of “Karen’s Notes” for today are very different.

Today’s notes are the exception. I clearly see that she was exploring and studying the topic of God’s holiness and how it affects us. But I don’t know where she used her study, if anywhere, other than in her own heart and life. I am blessed by holding her handwritten notes.  Here are some of the notes she jotted to herself.

This is the verse Karen wrote out and then here are a couple of notes written to herself in her Bible study journal.

“Because it is written, be ye holy: for I am holy” (1 Peter 1:16).

Holiness. The definition is ‘separation to God; conduct befitting those so separated’ (Vines Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words).

Holiness will enable us to respond in a Christ-like manner in the time of temptation (from Satan) or the time of testing (from God).

Temptation is the desire to do something that goes against God’s Word and what I know to be right.

Testing is a character check where I can see if my reaction is in the flesh or is it acting in the Spirit?”

May I send you on your way with this brief thought? 

The Lord’s Word is not a suggestion, nor is it optional. As the family of the Lord, our Father greatly desires to help us conform to His likeness. No, we will never be deity. But as His children, He does want to help us to take on more of the family image. “Be holy, for I am holy” (1 Peter 1:16). Why should I be holy? The profound answer is because He says so.