September 22nd

September 22nd

Read: John 13:4-10; Exodus 30:17-21; Hebrews 10:10

When Jesus died on the cross, sin was judged “once for all.” No one who trusts in Jesus as the Redeemer of his own sin will have to die eternally because of God’s judgement. We, however, must live in a world where sin prevails in human lives, even in our own sometimes. The only cleansing we can know now is to apply to God for forgiveness as we claim Christ’s blood in repentance and confession.

Our feet get dirty just as the disciples’ did, but Jesus can wash us too so that we will be able to follow Him cleansed from the daily grime of the world. This is why daily conversation with Father God (prayer) is so necessary.

ALTAR AND LAVER
Your precious blood, oh Lord, was spilt
To cleanse and sanctify,
To purify me from all guilt,
With God’s law to comply.
Do with Your child, Lord, as You wilt
For my life You did buy.

Until You call me home to Thee
I must live here below,
And since You give me choices free,
I fail each day, I know.
My feet contract impurity
From paths whereon they go.

As I come unto You, defiled
With soiled and dirty feet,
Confessing that I’ve been beguiled,
And pardon I entreat,
You offer cleansing for Your child
And then communion sweet.

The altar once was satisfied
And Law’s demands were met
The hour when You were crucified
And paid my heavy debt.
Thy laver keeps me purified,
In You immaculate.

Prayer: Dear Father, I confess that I fail You daily as I walk in the world here. Help me, Lord, always to be aware of Your forgiveness waiting for me as I confess and turn from my sins.