The power of the holy people, where the church is concerned, is the Holy Spirit, the essence of God's mind and the agency by which the Father and the Son live in the begotten Christian. More specifically, this power is God Himself, the Source of that Spirit. The church's power, Jesus Christ living in us by His Spirit, ensures that the gates of the grave will not prevail against the church, and God's purpose will not fail. Even though it is prophesied that the holy set-apart peoples of Israel will fall, and the church of God may not always have an open door to preach the gospel powerfully to the world depending on what God is doing at any given time, we can have every confidence that the power of the New Covenant church will never be shattered, for that power is God Himself. The holy people mentioned in Daniel 12:7 could represent the nations of Israel, and the idea that their power can be shattered implies that God's power is not under discussion.

God has entrusted His holiness to those called now into the body of His Son, Jesus Christ, forming a relationship with Him that must stand forever. This entrusted holiness is being honed in a major separation from the ways of this dying world, both physically and spiritually. Those called to offer sacrifice to God bear a major responsibility, not only for themselves but for all of mankind who will follow under our elder brother, Jesus Christ. As part of this tiny called-out group from all over the world, we are entrusted with His holiness through His Spirit, to be united in love with the Father and the Son, and to be holy as They are holy. This entrusted holiness and love will be a beacon of our unity with Him for the entire world to see, bringing the wrath of a dying world upon those called now, yet we must remain faithful in the place He is preparing for us through continuous growth, understanding, and love under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. In this very room and among the scattered brethren of God are the elect, called to truly be holy as God is holy, in unity through His Holy Spirit. God has entrusted us now with His holiness from the inside out, and we must vigorously stay the course, diligently learning and living His Word. This is our entrusted position for eternity, and we must be fervently driven in every aspect of our lives to grow in truth, love, and grace under His tender loving care. Judgment has begun with the household of God, and we need to be carefully diligent with the holiness already entrusted to us.

To be holy means to be set apart, a cut above, separated for God's use. God calls us to be holy, setting us apart as individuals for His purpose, just as He sets aside nations and people for His unique plans. Holiness is not merely about physical separation but involves a spiritual and moral transformation, reflecting God's character and qualities through the possession of His Holy Spirit. God made Abraham holy by separating him from his family, establishing a covenant with him due to his faithfulness. Abraham walked before God blameless, demonstrating his love and devotion through his actions, becoming a friend of God. Similarly, God chose Israel out of all nations to be His holy people, a special treasure to represent Him on earth as a model nation. They were called to live in obedience to His commandments and covenant, maintaining a distinct identity by living uprightly and serving as a light to other nations. Today, we are also made holy, set apart as a cut above, chosen by God to be His people, a special treasure above all peoples of the earth. We are called to be a light and an example, demonstrating God's character through our lives, not by our own accomplishments but by His choice and love for us, planned long before the foundation of the world. Christ lives to make us holy, investing in us as a treasure, desiring us to grow closer to perfect righteousness and to be blameless before God. We must be prepared mentally and spiritually for challenges, focusing our thoughts to resist temptation, as we are urged to be holy, for He is holy.

The concept of Holy People is central to understanding the purpose of the laws and statutes in Leviticus, particularly in chapters 17 through 23. God has set apart His people, declaring them holy through a covenant relationship, as a reflection of His own holiness. He proclaims, "You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy," emphasizing that His essential nature is purity and that His people must strive to mirror this character. This holiness is not achieved merely by following laws, but begins with God's act of sanctification. He sets His people apart as a holy nation, chosen by His grace, to reflect His righteous character. Only God has the power to make something holy, as no human can attain this state without His involvement. The laws provided are a guide to teach how God lives, showing the way His people should live to remain set apart and grow in holiness. The process of becoming holy is twofold. Initially, God pronounces His people holy through a legal declaration when they enter into covenant with Him. Subsequently, they must spend their lives growing in holiness, learning to live as He does through obedience and cooperation with His Spirit. This ongoing sanctification is a response to being set apart, not the means to achieve it. God's purpose is to build righteous character in His people, a process requiring willing cooperation over time. Without His Spirit, adherence to these laws results only in moral behavior, not true holiness. Those whom God calls and works with can become truly holy, reflecting His character in thoughts, speech, and deeds, growing more like Christ and thus becoming holier. The laws given to Israel were meant to show His way, setting them apart as a physical nation. While some laws may not apply in their literal form to a spiritual nation living among other nations, their spiritual principles remain relevant. These principles help maintain holiness and promote the building of holy character, ensuring that God's people continue to reflect His unchanging nature.