We are all suddenly finding ourselves living in a different world this week. For the last couple of weeks, our Family at Word of Light has been studying what it is like to really, practically set ourselves apart from the world in order to grow close to and serve God as Scriptures tell us. And one of the biggest excuses we always have in this subject is that we just don't have the time to do some of the things we know we need to do. And although this is simply just not the case anyway, because you make the time for what is important, always—we all now find ourselves with some extra time, don't we? No sports schedules, dance schedules, movie nights, school functions, eating out…

Last week we began a study on one of the most important but neglected areas of many Christian lives: Sanctification. Sanctification is simply separating yourself from the world's ways in order to be closer to God; in order to share God's mindset and passions; in order to hear God more clearly; in order to love and serve others more like God. Although we cannot be Sanctified without the Presence and help of the Spirit, God clearly gives us the command of pursuing Sanctification by choice and with passion because it is our way of showing our desire for Him and His ways. Most Christians lead drab and unsatisfying Spiritual lives because they become contented in their menial walk with Christ, either never knowing there is more to their walk with Him, or not wanting Him desperately enough to pursue more of Him.

Where have you heard these words spoken?
 If you are a J. R. R. Tolkien fan, you have probably heard Gandalf speak them to Balrog in The Fellowship of the Ring...As he & his friends rushed to escape the dark mines of Mount Moriah...
Gandalf stood his ground on a narrow rocky bridge...And refused to let the demon get any further...
At the cost of his own life...It is a perfect quote... Perfect scene... To illustrate our topic today...
And hopefully a Battle Cry for us all, before this study is completed...