Covered Like a Blanket of Snow

Reading in Leviticus 15, regulations were given to Moses concerning cleanliness. God is concerned with every detail of our life. His standards for purity are very high so atonement is necessary for all because everyone alive comes in contact with things that are unclean.

Since our bodies are the dwelling place of God and His Spirit lives inside, an unclean man or woman defiles God’s tabernacle. Discharge of bodily fluids from illness like the Flu or cold can infect everything a person touches because germs are passed so washing hands or using hand sanitizer is a necessity.

The world became a broken place with the sin of Adam and Eve. No one alive is perfect and the best way to fill the gap is to humbly accept the truth of Christ. To no longer be bound by sin and darkness but living in the light of goodness. His work on the Cross covers sin like a blanket of snow.

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This day with You Lord, we accept the fact that because of sin, we all face sickness, hardship, and chaos. We must be honest with ourselves but want to know where we fall short and what we need to do. This day with You will be amazing because just like a blanket of snow that covers the rough spots, Your grace covers the rough spots in life to smooth out a path to our future. Amen

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Purpose of the Church

The church serves a great purpose as the center of information for everything that is good. It is the place for believers to be linked to instruction, direction, and to the power of the Holy Spirit.

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A great purpose
The church does serve
As center of Good News
With truths to preserve.

Linked together
With instruction
And walking together
In one direction.

Rooted in Christ,
God in the flesh
As faith takes hold
And things begin to mesh.

Mixing the mysteries
Of the Spirit
Using His power
That has no limit.

With hope for the future
To flourish with grace
Fulfilling a great purpose
And finishing the race.

Poem by Mark Shields – © 10-10-2019
Inspired by “This Day with God Devotional – 1 Timothy 3:14 through 4:5”

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Healing Rain from Heaven

This day with God, remember that because of Christ’s blood given as a token for forgiveness of sin, we are compelled to tell others about the healing rain from heaven that cleanses the soul.

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So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. – Colossians 2:6-7

Yesterday, we studied Leviticus 14 about the ritual for restoration of the cleansed leper to the community. Leprosy could only be taken care of by blood and in current times, sin can only be covered by the blood of Christ as pointed out in the post “Restoration”.

This day with God, remember that because of Christ’s blood given as a token for forgiveness of sin, we are restored in our relationship with God and compelled to tell others about the healing rain from heaven that cleanses the soul. Take inspiration from the song Healing Rain by Michael W. Smith. 


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Healing Rain from Heaven

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. – Colossians 2:6-7

Yesterday, we studied Leviticus 14 about the ritual for restoration of the cleansed leper to the community. Leprosy could only be taken care of by blood and in current times, sin can only be covered by the blood of Christ as pointed out in the post “Restoration”.

This day with God, remember that because of Christ’s blood given as a token for forgiveness of sin, we are restored in our relationship with God and compelled to tell others about the healing rain from heaven that cleanses the soul. Take inspiration from the song Healing Rain by Michael W. Smith. 


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Restoration

This day with God will be amazing as we read Leviticus 14 about the ritual for restoration of the cleansed leper to the community which is similar to that for installation of the priests. An animal was slaughtered for atonement of sins as fluids like water, oil, and blood were also used to consecrate the altar.

Leprosy could only be taken care of by blood and sin can only be covered by the blood of Christ. Today, we are mindful that Jesus came to earth to save the lost. Relationships are restored by being saved by the Cross.

Our obligation is to confess sin and accept God’s plan for us. Because of Christ’s blood given as a token for the forgiveness of sin, we are compelled to tell others about the healing rain from heaven that cleanses the soul.

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Lord this day, we know about the past and we are aware of the present but the future is in in Your hands. You are the ONE we trust … the ONE who first loved us and the ONE who guides us and provides for us. Through the risen Christ, everything changes and the Holy Spirit is forever present to constantly recreate us so we are prepared for each challenge faced. Amen

 

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