2.10.8 "The Joy of Being Clean"

"The Joy of Being Clean"

Exodus 30:11-31:18
Matthew 26:47-68
Psalm 32:1-11
Proverbs 8:27-32

"What relief for those who have confessed their sins and God has cleared their record. There was a time when I wouldn't admit what a sinner I was. but my dishonesty made me miserable and filled my days with frustration. All day and all night your hand was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water on a sunny day until I finally admitted all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide them. I said to myself, 'I will confess them to the Lord.' And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone. Now I say that each believer should confess his sins to God when he is aware of them, while there is time to be forgiven. Judgment will not touch him if he does."

What powerful scriptures today. What a wonderful feeling it is to be clean before the Lord. For some reason are times that our flesh wants to hide our sin. I'll never forget the time my daughter told her first fib. I knew the truth, but I wanted her to come clean. It made me sad to see her try to hide her sin. It was amazing to see that even at such a young age, it was that same pride, or fear of punishment, that kept her from wanting to come clean that we struggle with when we're older. Whatever the motivation, she wasn't happy.

I told her about a time I didn't tell the truth when I was a kid. I told her how bad I felt until I told my parents the truth. I could see her processing this information. She then said, "Actually, dad, this is what happened..." I could visibly see how much better she felt knowing that there was nothing between us.

As believers we should get into the habit of confessing sin when the Spirit convicts us. As we allow the Lord to purify us, we can live in the joy and freedom of knowing we can dwell in his presence and his blessing. This is what it means to live the Dynamic Lifestyle of Worship.

Come clean today!

Through the Power of the Spirit,
Live the DREAM!

P Greg


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