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We have a beautiful scarlet blanket; it was a gift. Unfortunately, the color bleeds and it has contaminated multiple loads of clothing when it has snuck its way into the wash. I can tell the clothes and the quilt that have been washed with this blanket by their faint red hue. Even after many washes later, it lingers, the stain remains a reminder of the encounter with the scarlet blanket. Isaiah tells us in Chapter 1 verse 18 that God’s grace can cleanse sin from our life making us white as snow. This is a hard concept, that no matter the sin through Jesus and his sacrifice we are purified, we need only come to the Father, confess and we shall receive.
18 “Come now, let us settle the matter,”
says the Lord.
“Though your sins are like scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red as crimson,
they shall be like wool.
Isaiah 1:18 NIV
And Ephesians Chapter 1 verses 6-8 expounds on the power of forgiveness through grace.
6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace 8 that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding,
Ephesians 1:6-8 NIV
We cannot earn salvation, nor do we deserve it. It is freely given to each of us. Jesus thank you for your sacrifice, your death to turn our sins white as snow. A gift I can never repay, yet all I need to do is confess my sins and follow you. I say yes Lord! I shall follow you all my days! I am a humble servant of my Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you, Jesus! -Amen
May the words that flow from me Lord be filled with Your message and when I am obedient may they be backed by the Holy Spirit. When I serve righteously let none of the words, I utter in praise of You fall to the ground. Help me to craft every word, may they pierce hearts and refresh weary souls. This gift is Yours; God I simply aim to use it for your glory.
–Love Cortney