Concord Baptist Church, Bessemer
The other day I decided it might be a good idea to wash my truck. The white paint had turned a shade of pale yellow thanks to falling pollen. As I began to apply the water and soap it became abundantly clear how dirty my truck really was. I wondered, “How had I driven this filthy truck around for this long and not even noticed?” I just had to laugh, “No wonder my kids always wanted to take Mom’s car.” I had thought for quite some time that I needed to wash my truck, but there wasn’t time or there was always something better to do. The water and soap exposed the filth I had ignored. I was embarrassed but motivated to get it clean.
The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ is the Light of the World who shines in the darkness. When the light of Jesus shines it exposes our lives, and what had looked OK compared to everyone else is now dirty and broken.
God does not expose the sin and failure of our lives to bring shame or embarrassment but to show us our need. Like my filthy truck I had ignored for too long, our lives have been stained and damaged by our bad choices and rejection of God. We are in desperate need to be forgiven and made clean. Unfortunately there is no body wash that can remove the stain and filth of sin.
The Bible says, “Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins” (Heb. 9:22). That is why the death and resurrection of Jesus is necessary for salvation.
Jesus died on the cross shedding His blood to wash away our sin. Jesus took the punishment for all who will believe and trust in Him; He made it possible for us to be forgiven. But it is just so easy to ignore the problem, to always find something better to do. When the light of Jesus exposes the darkness of your heart don’t run away in shame; don’t become bitter and angry.
Stop, acknowledge your need and surrender your life to Jesus.
He is the only One who can make you clean and whole.
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