Set Apart For God

Being set apart for God probably isn’t a concept many understand. In the Hebrew language the word ‘Kadosh’ traditionally means to be separated or set apart for a specific purpose. It involves surrendering one’s life, actions, and mind to God.

There are some key aspects of being set apart for God:

• Dedication and surrender: it involves dedicating one’s life to it in all aspects mind, body, and will to God’s use and service.
• Holiness: living a life of holiness, which is a state of being unique and separate from the world’s norms. This involves reflecting God’s character in one’s behavior.
• Transformation, Being set apart is not just an external change, but an internal transformation by the Holy Spirit, leading to a renewed mind that can discern God’s will for one’s life.

• Purpose and mission: It is a calling to a life of purpose, often including a mission to be ‘salt and light’ in a world, and to share the good news (the gospel) with others.
• The identity: The term ‘saints’ in the Bible refers to believers who have been set apart, meaning God had claimed and reserved them to His own use.

When we are set apart for God it means we are called to live according to God’s commands, which often contrasts with societal norms.

It means bearing the fruit of the Spirit. A life set apart is marked by the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) such as love, joy, peace, and self-control.

Being set apart means being a “living sacrifice.” This means dedicating one’s whole life -body, mind, and actions as a holy offering. This involves presenting one’s entire self as a response to God’s mercy, setting oneself apart from the world, and aligning oneself with desires, plans, and actions with God’s will. This is an act of worship that involves a continuous process of transformation and surrendering oneself to live a life that is pleasing to God.

King David in Psalm 19:14, says it like this. “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of m heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.”

This prayer of acceptance is what we need to strive for every day.