Deuteronomy 21-23 – March 18

I am drawn to the number of times that I read words like this in the beginnings of Deuteronomy: “purge the evil from among you”, “remove the guilt”, and especially 23:14 Since the Lord your God walks in the midst of your camp to deliver you and to defeat your enemies before you, therefore your camp must be holy; and He must not see anything indecent among you or He will turn away from you.

 I have been impressed to carefully beware of “pollutants” that can enter my camp - sometimes by accident, sometimes by invitation. I want to be very careful that I respect the actual presence of the Most High God in my life so greatly, that I would never allow something unholy or defiling to enter His sacred temple – myself. If I desire His presence in my life, I must keep it undefiled. I must maintain a sense of holiness, which can only be accomplished through Jesus, Holy Spirit, and my obedience.

 “Father, cleanse every corner of my life and mind so that Your Spirit feels right at home. Holy Spirit, You are completely welcome here. Make Yourself at home, kick Your shoes off, fix a sandwich, and change the channels.”