By Dan
Remember beloved child of God, as a man thinks in his heart, so is he(Pro. 23:7(a)). The Word of God has a cleansing effect on your heart and mind. So after being inundated with the world, hearing the Word of God can cleanse you. Eph. 5:26 says-So that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the Word. Hearing the Word of God causes faith to come to you (Ro. 10:17). In John 13:10, Jesus talks about anyone having bathed needs only only to wash his feet but is clean all over and you [my disciples] are clean. He is talking about you being regenerated in the new birth by the Holy Spirit. So your spirit is clean and sealed by the Holy Spirit(Eph. 1:13), it is clean forever. Although that is true, the soul(mind, emotions, will) because we walk in this life is affected. Our walk with Lord King Jesus becomes tainted by the world. We hear worldly philosophies, constant bad news, people’s opinions, conflicts, circumstances, and these all produce unbelief. These are all painting wrong pictures in the heart, in the subconscious.
You need the washing of the water with Word. So when Lord king Jesus says you need to wash your feet, it’s your walk that needs cleansing and refreshing in Him, by hearing His Word. So when you wash your feet(your walk with Lord King Jesus), you will have sharing in companionship with Lord King Jesus revitalized (John 13:8). Isaiah 30:18 says-And therefore the Lord [earnestly] waits [expecting, looking, and longing] to be gracious to you; and therefore He lifts Himself up, that He may have mercy on you and show lovingkindness to you. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed (happy, fortunate, to envied) are all those who [earnestly] wait for Him [for His victory, His favor, His love, His peace, His joy, and His matchless, unbroken companionship]! So Lord King wants companionship with you beloved child of God through His marvelous Holy Spirit, Who sheds the love of God abroad in your heart (Ro.5:5). So hear His call beloved child of God, as He he beckons you in Matt.11:28-Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and over burdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.]
Check back tomorrow for Part 6!