What comes to mind when you hear the word “saints”? Super spiritual people? Christians from history who did lots of miracles? Jesus’ first followers?

It’s probably not a name we would use for ourselves, but Paul called all Christians “saints” (EPH. 1:1, NKJV). Did he call them saints because they were perfect? No. These people were as human as us, with all the same problems.

The word “saint” in the New Testament simply means we’re set apart for God. It is a way of describing Christians as people who follow Jesus. As saints we should want to live up to that name by relying on the power of the Holy Spirit to change us.

For example this means “there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people [ie. saints]” (EPH. 5:3). We are to put on a new way of life by looking out for others with humility, gentleness, patience, love and unity (EPH. 4:1-3).

Our relationship with Jesus makes us saints forever. But we need to obey God through the power of the Holy Spirit if we want to stand out as saints to the rest of the world.

By: Marvin Williams

To Pray About . . .

Lord, please teach me to obey You and live to bear fruits that are good in Your eyes. Thank You for the power of the Holy Spirit.