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Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit. The holy Church. Bible. The word saints is widespread in the Christian walk. Unfortunately, it is often used pejoratively. But when we recognize and appreciate the love of Jesus for us, we will begin to understand and fully appreciate the word and it is my prayer for this article.

So what does this word mean? The dictionary says: exalted or worthy of complete devotion as perfect in goodness and righteousness. I think that says a lot about the word so often used. Exalted - high above all that once was or always will be in life. When you think of God do you think this is a place in your heart and your life? Exalted above everything in your world? If not, reconsider its place in your life and your place in it.

The next definition we see is "worthy of complete devotion" - complete devotion. Do we place complete devotion to the Lord of our lives? Do we place His ways and call upon our life before our family, our careers, our friends, or even our own selfish desires? Complete devotion is a powerful thought, for it means more than just God being available for our cries and occasional prayers, but God being a deciding factor in all that we do and all that we are.

Alfred the Great was king of the ninth century, which saved the Danish conquest of England. At one point in his wars with the Danes, Alfred was forced to seek refuge in the shelter she is a poor family. Did not recognize his guest, "said the landlady had to leave and asked Alfred watch his cakes. But the king was, among other things, in my mind and did not notice that the cakes were burned. When you return, she accidentally gave him a scolding! (Today the word April 9, 1992) This woman has shown no respect for the king, because he does not know who this man really was. in many ways the 21 century, Christians are just like a woman 9 th century. We show no respect for God, because we do not know who he really is.

Just as this woman viewed her king as a mere common man so we today have brought God down to our level, or even less. He is now no more than the "big guy up stairs." However, the manifest presence of the God of the Bible struck terror into even the holiest of hearts and the Scriptures reveal that great men of God trembled and fell to their faces when they found themselves in the presence of mere angels. Yes we should love God as our Father, yet those who fear the Holy Lord are wise.

I once heard Jesus speak aloud - and even if it was not a reproach, I felt the fear and and tremor. God is good and God is great - but, above all, God is holy, and should be respected as such. I pray today that his presence, holiness and love of Jesus there obscured, and change its image!