Numbers 31:22-24
emphasizes the importance of cleansing. The healing of the demon-possessed man, in Luke 8, emphasizes the power of Christ to
cleanse even the most sinful of people. To be cleansed from sin involves
an act of the will on our part - āI will watch my ways and keep my
tongue from sinā (Psalm 39:1).
The Psalmist does not only speak of being kept from sin. He also speaks
about being on fire for the Lord: āMy heart grew hot within me; and as I
meditated, the fire burned, then I spoke with my tongueā (Psalm 39:3).
There is to be prayer from āevery one who lives in the landā (Joel 1:14). It is to be personal prayer - āO Lord, I cry to You for help!ā (Joel 1:19). These two belong together - prayer for the nation and personal prayer. This is expressed so well in the words: āO Holy Ghost, revival comes from Thee. Send a revival. Start the work in me.ā We hear the words, āReturn to the Lord, your Godā (Joel 2:13). They are followed by some wonderful words about the character of God - āHe is merciful and compassionate, patient and always ready to forgive and to change His plans about disasterā (Joel 2:13). How do we know that God is like this? We look at what He has done for us - āBe glad and rejoice. The Lord has done great things!ā (Joel 2:21). Looking at all that the Lord has done for us, we trust His promise: āWhoever calls on the Name of the Lord will be savedā (Joel 2:32). This salvation is more than forgiveness for past sins. Itās more than the future glory of being in Godās ev...
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