The Leftovers

S2E16 - Responding to Holiness, Being Every Day Carriers, and The Incarnation

The Resting Place, Devin Mitchem

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God is holy, and that holiness is not simply one quality among many. It is His very essence. Throughout Scripture, every genuine encounter with God's holiness produces the same response: an immediate and overwhelming awareness of human unworthiness. Yet rather than destroying those who approach Him, God consistently moves toward the broken, the unclean, and the desperate. Through the incarnation, His holiness now heals rather than simply judges. The Holy Spirit, who brings order rather than chaos, now dwells within believers and calls them to carry God's presence into everyday life. Familiarity can quietly erode reverence, and preparing our hearts before we worship or engage the world around us makes all the difference. A Spirit-filled life is not about manufacturing spiritual experiences. It is about staying open, staying present, and staying grateful.