We Have These Promises

Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. — 2 Corinthians 7:1 

Salamanca, Spain

In 2 Corinthians chapter 6, God tells us that we are His coworkers. 

God has said,

"I will be a Father to you,
    and you will be my sons and daughters,
says the Lord Almighty.”

Since God has made these promises to us, we should follow and obey Him.

And purify ourselves from everything that contaminates our body.

And also purify ourselves from anything that might contaminate our spirit.

Perfecting holiness out of our love for God.

Letting Him work in us to make us holy out of reverence for God.

God Is Faithful

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. — 1 John 1:9

God cares for me just as He cares for the birds and the flowers.

This little bird sat outside my window at work the other day.

A gentle reminder that God is faithful.

He is also just.

And He forgives my sins — all the wrong things I say and do.

The blood of Jesus Christ purifies me from all unrighteousness.

All I have to do is confess my sin to Him.

Thank you, Lord.

Let Us Purify Ourselves

Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. — 2 Corinthians 7:1

We have God's promises.

Therefore, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates our bodies.

And from everything that contaminates our spirits.

God molds us into His handiwork,

Perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.

Let us purify ourselves.

And follow God's path.

God Is Faithful

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. — 1 John 1:19 

Today Kirk had his cataract surgery.

He was originally scheduled to have it in September, but it was postponed due to covid.

The surgery was quick and had amazing results.

By this afternoon Kirk could see our television with his left eye.

And everything he saw with that eye before had been a blur.

By tomorrow it will probably be close to his right eye, which is 20/20.

Amazing how far they've come with that surgery.

God is faithful and just.

He cares for us and cleanses us from all unrighteousness when we confess our sins to Him.

God Is Faithful

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. — 1 John 1:9

Today is another beautiful day here in sunny California.

We have lemons galore from our tree now that Kirk cut it back yesterday.

Our neighbor is having his trees cut this morning.

And the birds are singing their hearts out.

This is how our plumeria looked back in September.

It's budding again, but no blooms yet.

God helps me bloom when I confess my sin to Him.

And I am very thankful that He forgives me.

Promises

Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. — 2 Corinthians 7:1

God has given us an abundance of promises.

I'm not very good at keeping promises.

But God keeps every one of His promises. I can count on Him.

How reassuring is that!

His rainbow is a promise to never flood the whole earth again.

In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul writes about more of God's promises.

Since we have them, Paul encourages us to purifiy ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit.

That is almost impossible for me to do.

But God sends His Holy Spirit to guide and direct my thoughts and actions in the way He would have me go.

God's promises are true and good.