Arise in Holiness

Have you ever wondered if Chirch is only for those who have it all together? Have you avoided talking about God's holiness because you feel unsure if you can live up to it or worry about what God might expect from you?

Pastor Jonathan leans in, reminding us that it can be humbling and even a bit scary to see how far we are from God’s expectations. But he doesn't stop at the discomfort.

From Isaiah to Peter to Moses, he gives a hopeful message: God doesn’t bring you near to hurt you, but to heal you. What feels like being cut down could actually be God clearing space for something new and whole to grow. Even our seasons of pride or running away from God or running on borrowed faith aren't the end. The are invitations to see God, surrender, and be transformed.

Scriptures ReferencedExodus 3:1-6; 2 Chronicles 26:1-23; Isaiah 6:1-13; Ezekiel 1:26-28; Luke 5:7-8; Galatians 5:19-26; Philippians 3:8; 1 Peter 1:14-15

Key InsightsGod's holiness is present in His mercy and grace.When we see God's holiness, we are undone, but there is life in surrender and transformation.Approaching faith casually can lead to spiritual drift or pride.The path to renewal begins with humility and letting God “cut away” what doesn’t belong.

Key Sections00:00:00 - The Vision of Holiness

Isaiah’s experience shows how foreign and overpowering God’s holiness is. It makes people feel small, but it also drives us to want to understand more and to change for the better.

00:04:29 - Wrestling with Holiness

It seems like we seldom talk about holiness. There's a shared discomfort and inability to articulate something so awe-inspiring as God's holiness. Yet knowing His holiness is vital to knowing Him.

00:08:21 - Responding with Humility

When we compare ourselves to others, we can feel pretty good about ourselves. But when we see the true standard of God's holiness, we are led away from pride and into deep humility.

00:14:27 - God Closes the Gap