Beauty
Worship the Lord in the beauty of Holiness.
As I read this verse yesterday, the words practically jumped
off the page of the Bible and into my mind.
I thought of times when I was witness to another person integrity or
lack of it. I have seen and heard of people returning large sums of
money because they knew they would not feel right about keeping the money. I have also heard more often than I would
like to admit, I’m afraid, of wicked people who rob or kill their fellow
man. The one scene makes us smile, and
the other nauseates us, or at least it should.
When we hear of politicians or other public figures, is it not
refreshing to see one who even remotely resembles godliness? Then I wondered, do others see the beauty of
holiness in me? Am I like a breath of
fresh air on a hot summer day? Or am I suffocating and leaving a foul taste in
the mouth? Don’t be deceived, not
everyone loves the beauty of holiness.
To some, it will be intimidating and irritating because it may prove
them wrong. There is one other thing
about the beauty of holiness; there is nothing to fear. You never have to look over your shoulder,
worrying about getting caught. And when
you close your eyes in slumber, there are no nightmares. Praise the Lord for the beauty that comes
with holiness; for his holiness that is our standard.
