When we read
scripture, often a few verses jump out at us and have special meaning.
What really
stands out to me here is the part where Joshua stood before the angel of the
Lord in
filthy clothes and the angel said to those who stood before him, “Take off his
filthy
clothes.” And then he said to Joshua,
“See, I have taken away your sins, and I will
put fine
garments on you.”
What a great
symbol and mental image this is of how God forgives our sins. We
were dirty but
now we are clean. Our sins cover us in
filth like dirty clothes, but God
cleanses us,
forgives our sins and clothes us in the “finest new garment.” While this is
Old
Testament scripture, in one brief, but powerful, image it captures the rebirth
and joy
we receive
through Jesus.
Prayer: We thank you God for your mercy and blessings.
We also thank you for
refreshing
us by washing away our sins and giving us peace and life with you eternally.
Amen.
Rod Smith
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