Don’t Go To Bed Dirty

One night recently, the water service to some of our rental property was interrupted. Two voicemail messages, one personal visit and another phone call later, the unhappy tenants wanted their water back immediately even though it was 10:00 pm and pitch dark. After relating to them that it would be tomorrow morning before we could assess the problem, these individuals told me of their urgent need for water. It was not to alleviate thirst or hunger, they simply wanted to take a shower. After declining the offer to use my bathroom facilities, they resigned themselves to go to bed dirty this one time.

Oh that we would crave spiritual cleansing from sin the way we desire physical cleanliness. It's almost unthinkable that we would have to go to bed carrying on our bodies the day's dirt, grime and odor when water for washing is so readily available. However, we are perfectly satisfied to retire for the night bearing rotten, stinking sins in our hearts. Our Savior was crucified and His innocent blood was shed so that we might be cleansed from all sin and unrighteousness. His forgiveness and purification is just a prayer away.....

Father, instill in us the daily need for the cleansing power of Your Son's blood. Make us miserable with the dirt and grime of sin so that we would never go to bed dirty.

Lisa Barnes