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... That He Might Sanctify And Cleanse Her
With The Washing Of Water By The Word.

Ephesians 5:25,26

This Text Makes Clear That Jesus Has An Ongoing

Commitment To Our Growth In Holiness.

In John 17:17, He Prays For Us With The Words,

"Sanctify Them By Your Truth.

Your Word Is Truth."

Our Lord Is Not Only Committed To Us,

But Is Interceding On Our Behalf.

Yet While Our Purification From Sin

And Strength For Outgoing Holiness

Can Come Only From His Hand,

A Large Part Of The Responsibility

For Seeing Our Lives Made Pure

Rests Squarely On Our Shoulders.

The Psalmist Asks The Question,

"How Can A Young Man Cleanse His Way?"

Then Immediately Answers, "By Taking Heed According To Your Word."

Psalmist 119:9

The Word, Therefore, Becomes The Key To Seeing

That Constant Cleansing Take Place.

Where Does Cleansing Need To Take Place In Our Lives Today?

As We Rest In Jesus And On The Word,

Let Us Echo The Commitment Of,

"Therefore, Having These Promises,

Beloved, Let Us Cleanse Ourselves

From All Filthiness Of The Flesh And Spirit,

Perfecting In Holiness In The Fear Of God."