Spotless

Before we moved into our new home, we had to have the carpet cleaned. There was one large rust colored spot in the dining room. We couldn’t identify the source of the spot, but we were sure that we couldn’t get it out ourselves. We needed to call an expert. He was able to remove the spot and the carpet was clean when we moved in.

Our lives are a bit like carpet. At times people walk all over us and leave their mark. The hurt and pain can’t be easily removed. Worse yet, sometimes our own actions leave their mark on the carpet of our lives. We spill a little jealousy here, a little anger over there, and a pile of lies in the corner. We try to cover the spots with good deeds, but there isn’t enough good deeds to cover the whole carpet. We need an expert to come into our lives and wash us clean from the inside out.

I Thessalonians 5:23-24 says, “Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.” God offers to cleanse us from the ugly spots we have made in our lives. His offer was made through the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ. He can cleanse us and make us blameless before Him. This cleansing covers our whole body, soul, and spirit. Though this cleansing cost the Father the life of His own Son, He offers it freely to all. Won’t you accept this wonderful offer?