Wash Away All My Iniquity

2 Samuel 11-12; Psalms 51; Matthew 23

“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.”

Psalm 51:1, 2

Every person knows the stain of sin on their own heart. No amount of contrition, repayment, remorse, or even avoidance, can cleanse our hearts. Only God can forgive, heal, and renew a sin-sick heart. Many turn to distractions in entertainment, or relationships, or self-medicate through alcohol or drugs, in an attempt to numb their pain. Jesus alone offers his blood poured out on the cross to cleanse our sin-sick, wounded heart. It was unfailing love for the Father and for us that took Jesus to the cross to pay our sin-debt. It is Christ’s blood which can blot out transgressions, wash away iniquity, and cleanse us from our sin.

Will we bring our sin-sick heart into the light of God’s presence and repent for all that grieves God?

In repentance, we agree with what God already sees and knows.

Will we remain in God’s presence until we know we are clean and free?

As we walk with God, nothing is more important than a clean heart.

“Lord Jesus, search me and know me. Cleanse my heart, for your glory.”