“The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.” I Timothy 1:15 ESV
Ah, spring! It has changing, unpredictable weather, but certainly an increase in showers. (You know the ones that bring May flowers!) These same showers make it nearly impossible to keep a dog with white hair clean. Famous is likely to get two or three days out of a near pristine coat before we are back in the wet grass and mud. I could limit his outdoor activities to the sidewalk or a dog run, but he would miss his daily inspections of the “hood.” Wouldn’t it be great if there were a shampoo which completely dispelled particles of dirt, grass stains, and grease? Then he would never be dirty again!
Wouldn’t it also be great if salvation brought with it the capacity to never sin again? Once a decision had been made to give the soul to Christ, He could surround us with a force shield that would never let sin enter.
Of course, most of us have never experienced this type of lasting protection. We are human, and even Paul counted himself foremost among sinners. Christ does transform us with the capability of purifying us, and I believe we have the potential to never sin again by the power of God’s grace. But most of us will fall short of this state of purification, and we, like Famous, must be cleansed over and over again by asking forgiveness for our transgressions.
Forgive me, Father, when I have failed to allow Your holiness to wash over me today.
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