Don't Forget to Wash!

"Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the gates. Outside are the dogs and sorcerers and fornicators and murderers and idolaters, and every one who loves and practices falsehood." Revelation 22:14-15

Harry decided to drive for miles and miles. He had some vacation time left, and decided to just drive until he became tired. After nine long hours of driving, Harry was exhausted, and was ready to get a hotel room, take a shower, and eat. Upon trying to get a room, however, Harry was told that although they could offer him a bed and food, none of their rooms had baths. Harry could not believe his ears! He went to every motel and hotel in the small town, and it was the same story each time.

In a state of extreme bewilderment, Harry slowly walked down main street, scratching his head and trying to figure out how on earth people were expected to stay clean if they could not bathe. As he strolled in to the more populated main thoroughfare, Harry could not believe his eyes and nose! There was a reeking odor in the air, and the men, women and children he passed on the street were utterly filthy!

Harry felt like he was going mad! He simply could not understand how or why this could happen. It was as if they didn't even realize what an awful state they were in.

In a state of shock, Harry ran to his car and sped off, driving nine hours all the way back home. Exhausted, Harry climbed into his nice clean bed, and immediately fell in to a deep sleep.

"Harry," a voice said, "What you just saw today is what I see on a regular basis. People may use soap and water on their bodies, but as you know, we are more than just physical beings. They remember to use deodorant and soap, but their hearts, minds and souls remain impure due to the rancid effect of sin. You do not see this, but I do, for I see beyond the flesh and into man's very essence. I have provided a way, through My son, Christ Jesus, that man may be cleansed of his sins and purified, but sadly, man often prefers to turn a deaf ear to this truth. The end result is death."

Harry opened his eyes. The room was filled with the bright morning sun.

"Man! What a dream that was!" he said out loud. "I can't wait to tell everyone about it; it seemed so real!"

From that moment on, Harry was a changed man. For once in his life he fully understood the destructive effect of sin. It was now his new goal to share what he had learned with others.

For Harry, the above story was a dream, but Christ's love and mercy to those who call on Him in repentance is real.

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