Wholly

Until recently I never realized that often times when I hear the word “holy” it is actually the world “wholly”

“Wholly implies that no part is lacking; the whole person is to be kept blameless. Every aspect of human nature is to be made whole in Christ. ”

Definition - adverb

1. Entirely; totally; altogether; quite.
2. to the whole amount, extent, etc.
3. So as to comprise or involve all. 1 Kings 8:61

"Let your heart therefore be wholly devoted to the LORD our God, to walk in His statutes and to keep His commandments, as at this day." 1 Kings 8:61

Made “fully alive” might be a good definition…hmmm

·         I am often lacking, missing
·         I am often not fully engaged
·         I am often not fully pure
·         I am often not fully blameless

It made me think of one of my childhood favorite afternoon TV shows… “Holy costume party, Batman!”

    

 
 

Inscribed Hands

Isaiah 49:16
Look, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands

In/on His hand we can be reminded that…

·         He loves us
·         He sees us / thinks about / looks at us often / He will not forget us
·         He is often reminded / like being…tied a string on His finger as a reminder/symbol
·         He provides – out of His hand
·         He holds
·         He carries
·         He lifts
·         He protects/shields/covers/surrounds/envelopes
·         He strengthens
·         He is near
·         He will not let go, or allow us to slip through
·         He is with us forever – permanent – etched – always with…
·         He sacrificed for us – we are in “nailed scared hands”