Given how much I listen to Don Francisco it’s surprising one of his song’s hasn’t been on here before. Over the past week I’ve been thinking about Holiness, and been listening to Holiness by Don Francisco from Holiness (1984).

My thoughts have centred how I live my life, I’m spending more time in God’s Word, more time thinking about Him, and more time learning about Him. And the things of this world are slowly fading away.

When God took His people to the promised land,
He gave them their freedom and He gave a command,
He said, “West of the Jordan you can have all you see,
But beware of their idols and be holy to Me.”

Holiness, holiness,
It’s the only life that the Lord can bless,
Holiness, holiness,
It’s the Lord’s command, not the Lord’s request.

They heard the command, but did not obey,
They hardened their hearts and wandered away,
From the goodness of God and the blessings He gave,
To traditions of men and the yolk of a slave.

I don’t think there’s much I can add to the lyrics, but I’m not growing closer to God by following rules and laws. I’m growing closer to God because the more I see and learn about Him, the more I want to say “Yes.”

Jesus is calling you, come take my hand,
I’ll lead you away from this wilderness land,
To a place full of goodness as far as you see,
But remember who brought you and be holy to Me.

Holiness, holiness,
It’s not your food or drink, it’s not the way you dress,
Holiness, holiness,
It’s to hear the Lord, to answer yes.

Holiness – Don Francisco