The old saying is "April showers bring May flowers." Well we are having a lot of showers in May. At least the grass is green and it is great to be able to get outside and enjoy the beauty of the Lord.
I was reading in 2 Corinthians 7:1 this morning - "Because we have these promises, dear friends; Let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body and spirit, and let us work toward complete purity because we fear God."
As I was reading that verse a few words jumped out at me.
Cleanse ourselves - in reality we know that we cannot clean ourselves spiritually. We must confess and repent of our sins and the blood of Jesus Christ cleans us of our sins. The word cleanse means a continual process, and we must allow His Word, His Spirit to cleanse us continually. It is just like I can be dirty, smelly and know that I need a shower, but until I step into the shower and turn the water on, I will never be cleansed. Let us allow the Spirit to cleanse us of anything and everything that will defile, dirty, our bodies, minds and spirits.
Work toward complete purity - I see this as a process, and that is an ongoing process in our lives. We must work with God, obey His Word, and to do our part in living a life that brings glory to God!
When was the last time we got into the spiritual shower?
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