We had this heater that would run and then cut off. We soon decided to just throw it in the trash and buy another one. When we got the other one, it began doing the same thing. So we thought that maybe the heater wasn't broken so we got it back out of the trash. We took the new one back to the store because the old one started back up.
Then it happened again...start and stop. Back in the trash it went. We thought it must just be that model so we bought a different model. The new model did the same thing! What was the problem? After reading the instructions, it said, "If your heater runs for several minutes and shuts off repeatedly, your heater may require cleaning." Really? So back out of the trash, for the second time, we saved the heater.
How many times do we throw away relationships because they don't "run" like we think they should? We toss them in the trash, bring them back, and toss them in the trash again when all they need is cleaning! We may even say it must be the model and try another model but then the new one does the same thing! Why?
We are all born into sin, in need of a Savior, who cleans us from all our sins. Until Jesus enters into our lives, we are dirty, we don't run like we should, and we repeatedly shut off. Maybe you've been thrown in the trash...get yourself out! Maybe you've thrown a friend or family member in the trash...get them out! And ask Jesus to clean your life pure so you can run the way God intended for your life to run...with excellence!
"Because on this day atonement will be made for you, to cleanse you. Then, before the Lord, you will be clean from all your sins." - Leviticus 16:30-31 NIV
"Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." - Psalm 51:7, 9-11
Jesus is our atonement who will cleanse you today!
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