"But as to what is within,
give alms, and behold,
everything will be clean for you.”
(Luke 11:41)
True cleanliness comes from within. It’s not just about following external rituals but ensuring our hearts and minds are pure and aligned with God’s will.
In all our services, we should maintain cleanliness not just on the outside in its physical sense but moreover on the inside which is the condition of our hearts in doing so. Same thing through in complying with the pre-requisites of law. We should look into the "spirit of the law". Laws are made to benefit the welfare of the people and not to be a burden for them.
God opens the door for us to move forward. We should never allow setbacks to hinder us from achieving our works or acts of doing service. It is only by faith that we shall live successfully in all of our fields of endeavor. It is easier to make shortcuts or "place the dirt under the rag" in order to get things done but sooner or later, it will still bounce back to us making things a lot more difficult or even troublesome. As we move forward, let us swiftly clean up our mess.
Father in heaven, never have You failed to be my hand in everything I do through Christ. Be praised and glorified O Lord for pushing me forward and never allowing any setbacks to hinder me from achieving all works at hand!
You have revealed to me all the things that I should know. Have mercy on me O God and forgive me for the times that I have suppressed the truth by my own wickedness. Be with me O God in all my endeavors and always fill me with Your Spirit, so that all decisions I make shall give glory to You.
You impart knowledge so that I will be able to know the next step that I must do. It has always been and will always be Your hand that works for the good of me. Each moment of my life rests upon Your mighty hands and I am very thankful that despite my weaknesses and sins, Your love still prevails over me.
With much love and deep gratitude, I humbly pray in Jesus Name. Amen.
