Today’s Post By: Rae Lynn DeAngelis
“Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.” (Psalm 51:7)
Cleaning the outside windows of our home is quite a chore, especially since the front glass panes extend to the second story. The only way to reach these mammoth windows is with a special pole that extends like a telescope. Twice a year, my husband and I wash, scrub, rinse, and wipe dry our colossal panels to remove the dirty residue that’s built up over time.
To ensure the glass is thoroughly clean, we walk into the house and examine the windows from a different perspective. Once we are confident the job is complete, we put away our cleaning tools and admire our crystal clear view.
The windows might appear flawless at first glance, but the next morning reveals a different story. As the bright morning sun pours through the clear glass panes, streaks and spots that were once invisible to the naked eye make their presence known. Strangely, we couldn’t perceive these imperfections until they were highlighted against the backdrop of the sun.
As Christians, we can talk the talk and walk the walk, but God’s light will eventually illuminate our flaws.
“…let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.” (Hebrews 10:22)
Deep-rooted sin is more visible against the backdrop of the One True Light—Jesus Christ. We must continually allow God’s Son to illuminate our flaws so we can become pure and holy children of God.
Here on earth there will always be flaws on the transparent window of our lives, but when we reach our eternal home in heaven, we will truly enjoy a spot-free, unobstructed view.
Until then, God still has some cleaning to do.
“Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.” (2 Corinthians 7:1)
