Washed by the Water

"And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God." 1 Corinthians 6:11

When the sound of a heavy downpour awakens you from a dead sleep, you can be assured that your morning run will be messy unless you opt for the treadmill. Since the dreaded "mill" is always my last option, I chose to run in the rain. Anticipating mud and puddles, I also chose to wear my dirtiest and most worn out shoes. After all, they were beyond the point of saving anyway right? With their countless stains, they weren't worth keeping. That is, until they were "washed by the water." To my surprise, the countless puddles I encountered and the intense rain actually made them cleaner! So clean, in fact, I've decided to keep them a little longer.

It's sad to think that many people can feel dirty and beyond the point of saving too.  As if one person's sins are greater than another. Unrighteous? That's all of us. There is not one of us that can make it through even one day without sinning... not one. The great news is that we don't have to stay dirty and in our sin. We can be made clean! 1 John 1;9 tells us, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." Did you get that part? If we confess, He will forgive us our sins. He did not say some of them or even most of them. He forgives all of them.

We are all sinners but there's not one of us that can't be washed, sanctified and justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Addiction? He can clean it. Guilt? He can clean it. Adultery? Cheating? Lying? He can clean that too. Will you allow Him to cleanse you today?

Heavenly Father, thank you for the forgiveness of sins. I pray that if there is someone in need of forgiveness and restoration would turn to you, Lord. And, if they are willing to repent would ask you to wash them, sanctify and justify them by the Spirit of our God. We ask this in your precious name, Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!!!

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