Day 24 – Jehovah M’gaddishcem

“Speak also to the children of Israel, saying: ‘Surely My Sabbaths you shall keep, for it is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations, that you may know that I am the Lord who sanctifies you.” Exodus 31:13

Jehovah M’gaddishcem – the Lord my Sanctifier appears only twice in the Bible. Both times in the Old Testament and on both these occasions it is regarding the keeping of God’s Word and Commandments. But here is what we don’t read… Sanctification is the separation of an object or person to the dedication of the Holy. (It can also be translated to “be set apart”) Just as the Sabbath was set apart by God and sanctified by Him for Him, so are we.

God is the only One who can sanctify us, and the sanctification is through His Son, Jesus Christ who willingly set Himself apart as a sanctification sacrifice. For us! God loves us so much, that one of His names is Jehovah M’gaddishcem – The Lord my Sanctifier.

Prayer: Father, it is such a wonderful thought to know that You have chosen to sanctify me. To put me apart for You because that is how sacred your love for me is. Guide me to live according to Your will on the path for which You sanctified me. Amen.

PS… Try to do something special for someone today. Make them feel “set apart”, loved, and cared for. That is what God wants you to feel when you call upon Jehovah M’gaddishcem.

Love, Pastor Iriza