Take a Spiritual Bath of Repentance

Lovers of Jesus desire for His glorious return, but we read in Ephesians 5:25-27, (NKJV) “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her,  that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.”

What stirs within my spirit, is that yes, we long for the return of our Lord for many reasons. One reason being we desire to be united with our Lord and another reason is to be rescued from the turmoil of this sinful world. And yet, according to the Word sin separates us from God. (See Isaiah 59:2.)

I tell you the truth, as I travel and minister, I see how sinful God’s people have become. And they do not see their own sinfulness. But God’s Word warns us in Galatians 5: 19-21, (NKJV), “Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.”

Could it be that in God’s mercy, He is waiting for us to take a spiritual bath of repentance? And no matter what you think of this possibility, at least we should be grateful that He hasn’t returned yet, as many would not be ready.

Yes, I agree that “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” Romans 3:23 (ESV). And that “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” 1 John 1:9, (KJV). But my point is the day-to-day sins that are being committed, that God’s people have become spiritually blinded to. Why is this? According to Matthew 24:12 in these latter days there will be an increase of lawlessness. And it is happening before our very eyes, and many are becoming worn down spiritually, complacent, compliant to these ungodly acts.

Because lawlessness is increased, most people’s love will grow cold. Mt. 24:12, (NASB 1995).

We need to take the time and examine our own heart, be honest and ask Holy Spirit to reveal the areas that we need to clean up. He will help all of us to recognize the sin areas of our lives if we allow Him to.  Let’s do this right now,

Dear Holy Spirit, I ask for Your help to examine my heart, show me what I need to change to make things right in my life. I desire to take this spiritual bath of repentance. And I don’t want to just do a quick sponge bath, but to plunge into the deep waters with You, and truly cleanse myself of all unrighteousness. In Your name, I pray, amen.

Tomorrow, I will share an excerpt from my book, “The WAVES of Healing Glory” and discuss them with you. For those that have a copy of the book, I encourage you to start reading through the book and work your way through this. It’s time to get ready for the return of our Lord.

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