God's Glory Church

“You wash me – and I will become whiter than snow.” — Psalm 50:9

“Wash me!” Although no one wrote these words on my car, they had every right to appear on it. With this thought, I went to the car wash, like other drivers who want to rid their cars of the salt stains that have been generously sprinkled on the roads after the recent snowfall. The queue was long, moving slowly. But the wait is worth it. I received a clean car, and as compensation for the technical delay, I got it washed for free!

To be cleansed at someone else’s expense – this is exactly the essence of the Gospel! Through the death and resurrection of His Son, God has provided us with the forgiveness of sins. Who among us did not feel the need to “wash” when we were covered with the dirt and soot of life? When have we been tainted by selfish thoughts or actions that have harmed us and those around us, robbing us of peace with God? Psalm 50 is David’s cry after temptation gained victory in his life. The prophet Nathan pointed out his sin (see 2 Sam. 12), and David began to beg God: “Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean, wash me, and I will be whiter than snow” (v. 9). Feeling dirty and guilty? Come to Jesus and remember the words: “When we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).

What did David mean when he asked God: “Wash me”? What prevents you from asking Him for forgiveness and cleansing through Christ?

God, You see all the stains in my life, you see how I need to be cleansed. Wash me, forgive me and help me glorify You.

Author: Arthur Jackson