Day 9: The Sanctifying Work of Christ
1 Corinthians 6:11
Sanctification is not just a distant goal; it’s a present reality for every believer in Jesus Christ. In 1 Corinthians 6, Paul reminds the church who they used to be—caught in sin, far from God. Then he declares something radical and beautiful: “But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified” (v. 11).
Sanctification is the process of being made holy, but Paul speaks of it here as something already done. Why? Because in Christ, God has already set us apart for Himself. The moment we believed, the Holy Spirit began a lifelong work in us—a work rooted in a past event, our salvation, and aimed at a future hope, our glorification.
Notice the order: washed, sanctified, justified. God cleanses us, makes us holy, and declares us righteous. This isn’t something we earn; it’s a gift given in the name of Jesus and by the power of the Spirit.
That means today, no matter how you feel or what you face, you are not who you once were. You are being transformed daily by the Spirit. Sanctification is not about striving for God’s approval—it’s about living from the identity He’s already given you.
Are you living as someone who has been sanctified? Let God’s truth change your mindset today. You’ve been washed. You’ve been set apart. Now walk in that holiness with joy and confidence.
Reflection Prayer
Lord, thank You for washing me clean, setting me apart, and making me righteous in Christ. I submit to You today in light of what You’ve already done, growing in holiness by the power of Your Holy Spirit. Amen.
Week 2: Christ Our Sanctifier
John 17:19
As we focus on the life of Christ, this week’s theme is Christ Our Sanctifier. We believe that our purpose was determined even before our formation in the womb. This is conveyed in Jeremiah 1:5: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born, I set you apart.” Additionally, 1 Peter 2:9 states that we have been brought out of darkness into light to proclaim His excellencies and become His chosen people, a royal priesthood, and His possession. As adherents of Christ’s teachings, it is crucial for us to recognize that God has a specific purpose for our lives. In fulfilling this purpose, He sanctifies us through the work of the Holy Spirit within us. We are set apart for holy living in this fallen world and are equipped to carry out His work.
Reflection Questions
Do you believe God has a purpose for your life?
Do you feel empowered to fulfill His calling?
How do you manage the conflict between flesh and spirit?