PROMISE 19 - HOLY UNTO THE LORD

PROMISE 19 – HOLY UNTO THE LORD

For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband; otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy. – 1 Corinthians 7:14
This is a comforting promise, especially in divided homes where only one parent is serving God. First, the unbelieving spouse is sanctified (set apart for God) by the commitment of the believing partner. This does not mean that person’s sins are forgiven even when not repentance is present. It simply means the person is consecrated to God by the prayerfulness and faith of the saved spouse. It seems that God is “legally” released to deal more profoundly with that person as a result.
In like manner, the children of this union are also automatically considered holy unto the Lord (separated from the world and dedicated to the Father). In order for the children to receive the full benefits of salvation, God will certainly require them to personally consecrate themselves to God, but because of their parent’s commitment the path has already been cleared for them—and the way has been made much easier.
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord, God, I declare that my son/daughter is holy unto the Lord, dedicated to You, and consecrated to Your purposes. I believe You will honor my commitment to You by separating Joshua from the world and drawing him to Yourself. I pray and believe Joshua will be kept from the defilement and corruption that is so rampant in the earth today. Instead, I confess that by grace my child will have a passion for holiness and be pleasing in Your sight. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!