*Changing things up a bit today– Moraldiplomat
It’s Sunday…April 30, 2017 Have a comfortable evening.

2 Corinthians 7:1

“Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”

The Shadow in the Window

‘It sat just inside the broken upstairs window, leering at people passing by. An ugly red head with a hooked beak topped shoulders that were hunched in seeming indifference to its repulsive appearance….anyone brave enough to go upstairs would quickly be turned away by the smell. This was home for a vulture family.

The same house also sheltered a small family of people. The diligent housewife cooked, swept and washed; keeping everything clean and tidy- but only downstairs. The hard-working father mowed the lawn and maintained the outbuildings. He never went upstairs either! it made him sick to think of the second story of the house, with its peeling wallpaper and filthy floors. Besides, it was embarrassing to accommodate a disgusting family of vultures. He hoped no visitors ever noticed the shadow lurking in the window.

Unbelievable? Well, I agree. Well would live like that?! But if we think about it, many of us are in the same situation; if we maintain the appearance of a pure life while hiding the putrid presence of sin we are harboring. Our lives are totally cleansed when we accept Christ’s offer of salvation, but we dare not stop there! If our faith doesn’t include continuing victory, we are sure to lose out. The vultures of sin will bring their corruption into our souls and will make the benefits of our salvation of none effect.

All who profess faith in Jesus must allow Him to continue His work of purification and holiness in everyday life. If we are plagued by besetting sin, we need to confess it and cry out for help. The Lord “……is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,…” (Jude 24) Nobody wants vultures in their house amen?’

*Thanks: Benjamin J.