Summary: Just as He did with the disciples, Jesus is waiting to wash our feet from the dirt of the world around us. But how does he cleanse us? What do we have to do to show that we are ready to be cleansed? The answer is confess our sins. Confession is simply stating what we’ve done, telling the Lord what we know we’ve done wrong. It doesn’t matter how many times we’ve confessed that type of sin; the Lord wants to hear us confess to Him all of our recurring sins and acts of defiance. When we confess our sins to the Lord, they’re instantly washed. Cleansed. The Lord has hurled “all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.” As Corrie ten Boom used to say, “The Lord takes our sins and throws them into the bottom of the sea. Then he puts out a sign that says, ‘No fishing allowed.’” The Lord doesn’t remember our sins anymore, and he doesn’t want us bringing them up again either. When we confess, Jesus gives us a spiritual wash and cleanses us of all our sins. When those around us see our release from guilt and shame, they too will want to confess their sins to Christ and be cleansed as well. So, give the gift of the Good News, so your world can live a joyful life just like you enjoy with the peace of God that passes all understanding.
