What Do We Know of Holy... *

Jacob woke up from his sleep. He said, "God is in this place—truly. And I didn't even know it!" He was terrified. He whispered in awe, "Incredible. Wonderful. Holy. This is God's House. This is the Gate of Heaven."
Genesis 28:16-17 The Message

While chatting with a friend at work today, our conversation turned to the perception of holy in today's world - and how there doesn't seem to be a great deal of understanding about what it means to be holy, even in the Christian realm. Somehow, the understanding is that "good enough" is okay. I'm not talking about situations where God's great grace covers us in our imperfections and failures. I'm talking about an accepted sub-standard where holy isn't totally pure, it's slightly tainted, and that's considered 'good enough.'

I don't find that anywhere in Scripture. God is a holy God! Do we understand that? We need to. Addison Road does a great song titled "What Do I Know of Holy?" I've included the lyrics here and a link to the song at the end. May it be an awakening in our hearts and minds. In Jesus' Name I pray.

What Do I Know of Holy?Artist: Addison Road
I made You promises a thousand times
I tried to hear from Heaven
But I talked the whole time
I think I made You too small
I never feared You at all No
If You touched my face would I know You?
Looked into my eyes could I behold You?

(CHORUS)
What do I know of You
Who spoke me into motion?
Where have I even stood
But the shore along Your ocean?
Are You fire? Are You fury?
Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?
What do I know? What do I know of Holy?

I guess I thought that I had figured You out
I knew all the stories and I learned to talk about
How You were mighty to save
Those were only empty words on a page
Then I caught a glimpse of who You might be
The slightest hint of You brought me down to my knees

(CHORUS)

(CHORUS 2)
What do I know of Holy?
What do I know of wounds that will heal my shame?
And a God who gave life its name?
What do I know of Holy?
Of the One who the angels praise?
All creation knows Your name
On earth and heaven above
What do I know of this love?

(CHORUS)

What do I know of Holy?
What do I know of Holy?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P--Sxx5VjN8&feature=related