John 17:17 is a verse that I quote regularly on the blog. I believe this verse to be one of the most important verses in the entire New Testament! Here is the Amplified Bible with this verse:
17 Sanctify them [purify, consecrate, separate them for Yourself, make them holy] by the Truth; Your Word is Truth.
The Amplified Bible is very accurate here, because "sanctify" simply means to make holy, which is the condition of being separated FROM the world's way of thinking, speaking and acting; and to be separated UNTO the God of the Bible! It is by the Word of God that this sanctification takes place! When we hear and receive the Word concerning our need of a Savior, Holy Spirit immediately transforms our previously dead human spirit into a new one in the image of our God! From that point on, the Word of God will affect us in the same measure that we are giving attention to it! Make the Word of God your top priority and allow it, and HIM, to separate the things of the world and make them clear, so that you can make the CHOICE to let them go! When you do that, then the Word of God will instruct you, correct you, encourage you, inspire you, and build your faith in whatever area you have a need and give attention to. Another powerful aspect of this verse is that it clearly judges between God's thoughts and purposes and those of the world, the flesh and the devil! God's Word does NOT simply contain the Truth. It IS the Truth! And nothing BUT the TRUTH! AMEN! Here is Hillsong Worship with "Your Word":
Shalom in Him!
