We Are Called to Be Set Apart!

The podcast emphasizes the importance of living distinctly from worldly norms to reflect God's glory, inspired by Biblical teachings from both the Old and New Testaments. The call to be holy, according to the podcast, is a command that involves daily transformation through the renewal of the mind, resisting worldly influences, and embracing God's standards. The episode concludes by asserting that a life set apart, though challenging, brings divine reward, protection, and inspiration to others. Listeners are encouraged to be bold and authentic in their faith, shining their light in a world seeking truth and authenticity.

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Introduction: The Call to Stand Out

 Welcome to the Ministering Angel Podcast, where you'll deepen your connection with Jesus Christ. Whether new or returning this podcast is your guide to unlocking potential and overcoming challenges. Ronald, along with various hosts, shares divine messages that inspire strength, wisdom, and resilience.

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 As believers, we are not called to blend in. We are called to stand out, not for the sake of pride or superiority, but because our lives are meant to reflect the glory, holiness, and nature of God himself. To be set apart means to be consecrated, distinct and holy. It is not merely about being different for the sake of being different.

It's about being aligned with the heart and standards of heaven in a world that has normalized rebellion, compromise, and spiritual apathy. 

Old Testament: A People Set Apart

From the beginning, God has always had a people marked by separation. In the Old Testament, the children of Israel were commanded to live differently from the nations around them.

Not because they were better, but because they were chosen. God gave them laws, practices, and a way of living that signified they belonged to him. Their distinctiveness wasn't optional. It was proof of their covenant. Leviticus 20 verse 26 puts it plainly and ye shall be holy unto me for either Lord and holy and have severed you from other people that he should be mine.

New Testament: Continuation of Holiness

This call to holiness didn't end with the old covenant. It was carried into the new. Peter echoes this truth in first Peter one, verse 16 saying, be holy. For I am holy. Holiness is not a suggestion. It is a command. To be holy is to be set apart. It means we live in such a way that the presence of God is unmistakably evident in our lives.

Transformation Through Renewal

Being set apart requires transformation. Romans 12 verse two, urges us, be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. The world is constantly trying to shape us, to mold us into its patterns, its priorities, and its pleasures, but God calls us to resist that pull. Being set apart means our thinking is different.

We don't chase what the world chases. We don't define success the way the world defines it. We don't compromise truth for acceptance or water down righteousness to avoid rejection. Instead, we are transformed daily by the word of God and the spirit of God. Our minds are renewed. Our desires shift. Our appetites change.

What once entertained us, may now grieve us. What we use to tolerate, we now flee from. That is the fruit of being set apart. 

Living as a Witness

Being set apart is a witness. One of the most powerful evangelistic tools isn't a sermon. It's a life that looks like Jesus when others see that your peace doesn't depend on circumstances, that your love isn't conditional, that your joy isn't based on possessions and that your convictions can't be bought.

They take notice. Matthew five verses 14 to 16, tells us ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your father, which is in heaven. Your life is meant to be a light, but a light hidden under compromise cannot shine.

A life diluted by worldliness loses its power. Being set apart allows your light to pierce the darkness. It gives your testimony, weight, and your walk. 

The Cost of Being Set Apart

Authority being set apart comes with a cost. Let's be honest. Being set apart isn't always easy. It's not always celebrated. In fact, it often brings isolation, misunderstanding, and even persecution when you say no to what others say yes to.

When you take a stand while others stay silent, you may find yourself alone, but you are never truly alone. Jesus, the perfect example of a life set apart, endured rejection, betrayal, and suffering. Not because he was wrong, but because he was holy. John 15 verse 19 reminds us, if you were of the world, the world would love his own, but because you are not of the world, therefore the world hateth you.

The path of the set apart may be narrow, but it is full of purpose. And God honors those who choose his way over the world's way. 

Rewards of Holiness

Being set apart brings reward. There is a reward in holiness, not just eternal life to come, but abundant life Now. Psalm four verse three declares, but know that the Lord has set apart him, that is godly for himself.

To be set apart is to be God's special possession. It means you are covered, protected, and deeply loved. It means you have access to divine wisdom, supernatural favor, and spiritual authority. There is joy in knowing that you are walking in the will of God. There is peace in refusing to compromise. There is fulfillment in living a life that pleases the one who called you.

And when you live set apart, others are inspired to do the same. Your obedience becomes a ripple that leads others to Christ. 

Conclusion: A Divine Calling

In conclusion. To be set apart is a divine calling, not a religious burden. It's not about legalism. It's about love. Love for God that shapes how we live, what we say, what we watch, where we go, and how we treat others.

The world doesn't need more imitation. It needs more consecration. God is looking for those who will say yes to being different, not just in words, but in lifestyle. So stand out, be bold, be holy. Be set apart. Not to impress people, but to reflect the God who saved you, sanctified you, and called you his own.

In a world desperate for authenticity and truth, your life can be a beacon that says there is another way, and his name is Jesus.

 Thank you for joining the Ministering Angel Podcast. Stay connected, stay inspired, and continue growing in faith. Until next time, be blessed and keep shining your light.