YOU CHOOSE!

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.” 1 John1:9,10.  (NKJV).

“Look at my hands.” Timmy held them up.

“Have on your dirt gloves, huh?” Grandfather chuckled. “Definitely need a scrubbing.” He nodded toward the sink. 

His grandson grabbed the bar of soap, squeezing it in the water. He splashed, popping bubbles. Dirty suds and water twirled down the drain.

“If your hands are clean, this towel won’t be dirty. 

"Uh-oh. Lots of smudges. Wash them again.”  

“I don’t see dirt.” He flipped his hands.

Back at the sink, Grandfather did the scrubbing. “They're clean now. Good job.”

Timmy's brow furrowed. “You did the work with your soap--you washed my hands. Thank you.” He hugged his grandfather.

“Welcome. Often we have dirt in places we can’t reach or forget about.” 

“Like under my fingernails?” 

“Right. We try to clean ourselves and miss spots others can see but especially God.” Timmy cocked his head.

“You’re not talking about dirt now?”

“Sin is like dirt, son. It clings to us, and residue is left when we try to clean it. I was hopeless. Unable to get clean. Then the Lord Jesus came, offered me new life in Him because of His shed blood on the cross.  He declares me clean because I choose to believe in His Power to make all things clean and new.”

"Like you cleaned my hands?" Grandfather chuckled.

"Right. You allowed me to clean them." 

"I want to be clean, washed by the Lord Jesus."

"All you have to do is ask Him to come into your life and He comes in and cleans you from inside out."

"Will you help me, Grandfather?"

"Absolutely. 'Father. We come to you in the blessed name of Jesus asking for Timmy...'"

Kingdom Thinking. The Lord Jesus offers the same wonderful option to you. He loves you with an everlasting love. He promises never to leave nor forsake you. I hope you'll accept His offer.