Regular Cleaning!

Sometimes when we wash our hands it is because we see dirt that is present there. However, we also wash our hands on a regular basis even when we don’t see anything (i.e. bacteria and germs) and know we are healthier for it. Is not the same true spiritually?

A woman who attended Bible studies and church assemblies on a regular basis was questioned by a neighbor who wondered why she went. Asked what the sermon topic was three weeks ago, she was not able to remember. She also could not remember the topic preached on the Sunday two weeks ago. When she could not even remember what the sermon had been on the most recent Sunday, her neighbor asked, “Then what is the use of going?” Pointing to a wicker basket near the porch where she sat, this woman asked her neighbor to take it down to the creek and bring back some water. When her neighbor responded that the water would just run right through it, she replied, “Yes, but the basket will be cleaner.”

In Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus he stated. . .
“(25) Husbands, love your wives, as CHRIST LOVED THE CHURCH and GAVE HIMSELF UP FOR HER, (26) THAT HE MIGHT SANCTIFY HER, HAVING CLEANSED HER BY THE WASHING OF WATER WITH THE WORD, (27) so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish.” ( Ephesians 5:25-27 ESV)

Through baptism into Christ we are brought into contact with the power of the blood of Jesus to cleanse us of our sins. However, that does not mean there is to no longer be a concern regarding the cleanliness of our life. When we see specific areas of our life in need of being cleaned up, we can go to specific passages of Scripture for the guidance we need that leads to repentance. However, there are also times the reading of the Word brings cleansing we may not realize is taking place at the time, but simply occurs as we continue accepting what we read and put it into practice. Through such REGULAR EXPOSURE TO THE SCRIPTURES, God’s Wisdom can continue to filter through our mind to influence our thoughts and actions. We may not always be able to recite to others what we have recently read or heard from God’s Word, but our lives will be spiritually healthier for having taken advantage of the opportunities.

Have a great day THANKFUL FOR GOD’S PROVISION OF SOAP FOR THE SOUL!
Carl

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