4/16/2024 0 Comments Clean hands and a pure heart gameWomen, you are mirror images of Jesus and have a purpose in ministry to serve.īoth female and men are servants. “ They made the bronze basin and its bronze stand from the mirrors of the women who served at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.” (Exodus 38:8, NIV) In ancient times, mirrored glass was unknown, but highly polished bronze gave adequate reflection. Male or female, we are servants of God, washed by His blood, and now contributors of His image. He desires us to live for Him, be used by Him, to touch people with our lives, and with our hands. As a believer of Jesus, He has washed us from our sins and cleansed us from all unrighteousness. What a Savior we have! To die for us so that we could be set free, free from death, free from punishment, and set free forever–to live forever eternally. When God looks at you, as a believer, He doesn’t see you, He sees Jesus. The separation that once existed between man and God is no longer present. We can enter into a complete relationship without anything hindering us. (Selah) It is only by the sacrifice of Jesus that we can now enter and be made holy. In the Old Testament, an animal had to be sacrificed and the blood of that animal was sprinkled on the altar before a man could enter the tabernacle.Īs we are New Testament covenant people of God, we enter into the Presence of God by the blood of Jesus that was shed on the cross for our sins. God requires us to live holy and blameless lives, but He knows that we cannot without the sacrifice being made, without the shedding of blood. I think the point is made clear that meeting with God without first examining oneself could result in being removed from Him. Before entering into the Presence of God, into the Tent of Meeting, where God was dwelling, they were required to wash. Washing was a requirement or death would occur. This is to be a lasting ordinance.” (Exodus 30: 17-21, NIV) Also, when they approach the altar to minister, by presenting an offering made to the Lord by fire, they shall wash their hands and feet so they will not die. Whenever they enter the Tent of Meeting, they shall wash with water so that they will not die. Aaron and his sons are to wash their hands and feet with water from it. Place it between the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and put water in it. In the Old Testament, why did the priests have to wash before they went into the temple? “ The Lord said to Moses, make a bronze basin with its bronze stand for washing. Our motivations will be pure, without defilement. If our heart is pure, our hands and actions will be pure. ‘He will deliver even one who is not innocent, who will be delivered through the cleanness of your hands.” (Job 22: 30, NIV)Ĭlean hands speak of guiltless actions. Our Hands were made to deliver folks from sin, not help to engage in it. As the Holy Spirit grows us, our character changes, and the sinful things that we used to engage in, no longer should entrap us. This place should be part of our walk with the Lord. There is a place that we are to uphold, a place that is close to the heart of the Lord, the place of having clean hands and a pure heart. When we cleanse our hearts before the Lord, we grow. “ The righteous will hold to their ways, and those with clean hands will grow stronger.” (Job 17: 9, NIV) The washing of hands makes us grow stronger spiritually. Outward preparation to meet God, symbolizes the inward consecration God requires of his people. Why was the washing of hands required? Washing was a sign of consecration. In the Tabernacle days, before any ministry took place in His holy place, the Priests were to wash their hands. “ I wash my hands in innocence, and go about your altar, O Lord proclaiming aloud your praise telling of all your wonderful deeds.” (Psalm 26: 6-7, NIV) No seriously, we are being told that our hands are to be cleansed for sacred use. To those of you who know the importance of washing our hands, especially before meals, you will love hearing this: We get rewards from washing, and it’s more than removing the germs! Yes, when our hands are clean, we are rewarded. Why is the cleanness of our hands associated with righteousness? This verse not only associates clean hands and righteousness, but it also speaks of receiving a reward. Here’s another Scripture about hands: “ The Lord dealt with me according to my righteousness according to the cleanness of my hands, He has rewarded me.” (2 Samuel 22: 21, NIV) He will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God His Savior.” (Psalm 24: 4-6, NIV) “He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. Did you know that our hands are not only an extension of our arms, but of our hearts as well? I was pondering on this recently and asked for a deeper understanding.
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