Welcome to Day 4 of our 22-day journey toward unity in the Body of Christ! We are counting backward through the Hebrew alphabet to prepare our hearts for a global gathering of prayer and reconciliation on September 22, 2025.
So far, Tav (ת) reminded us we are marked by the Cross, Shin (ש) called us to be refined by fire, and Resh (ר) pointed us to Christ as our true Head, crowned with thorns for the nations. Today, Qof (ק) reminds us that true unity is rooted in holiness — being set apart for God’s purposes.
What is Qof?
Qof (ק), the 19th Hebrew letter, is often linked with holiness, the idea of being set apart. Holiness is not about separation for its own sake but about being reserved for what matters most: God’s presence and mission.
• “Be holy, because I, the Lord your God, am holy” (Lev. 19:2).
• “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you” (Josh. 3:5).
• “You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession” (1 Pet. 2:9).
Qof reminds us: unity is not mush. It is not pretending we agree on everything or erasing our differences. It is being set apart together for one purpose — to glorify our Lord and Savior.
Why Focus on Holiness?
Without holiness, unity collapses into compromise. But without unity, holiness hardens into isolation. God calls us to both: a holiness that draws boundaries around what matters most, and a unity that brings us together in mission.
Unity means saying: “We may look different, worship in different styles, or come from different fellowships — but we are set apart for the same King, carrying the same Gospel of Truth.”
This is what makes the church powerful: not sameness, but a chosen difference, consecrated for one common purpose.
Our Day 4 Challenge: Choose Set-Apart Unity
• Reflect: What distractions or compromises keep you from being set apart for God?
• Repent: Ask God to make you holy in heart and action, ready to live for His purposes.
• Reconcile: Affirm unity with someone who follows Jesus but worships differently than you. Celebrate your differences while standing together for the same mission.
Our Prayer
Lord Jesus, You are holy and have called us to be holy. Forgive us when we blur the boundaries of what matters and chase comfort instead of consecration. Set us apart together as Your people, made holy by Your blood, united for Your mission. Amen.
Join the Journey!
Each day, we’ll share a new letter and challenge as we count down to the gathering staring at 11:30am EST on September 22, 2025. -> https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86788202592…
Comment below: What does it mean to you to be set apart for God’s purposes while still united with others?
“You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession.” (1 Peter 2:9)
Here’s the link to Day 3 if you are just starting out on the journey:
