A Little Sin

I remember the day, at my old job, when I struggled with a leaking pen. I couldn't figure out which pen it was, since every time I grabbed for a different one, small bits of black ink ended up on my hand. I finally pulled out all of the pens and noticed ink at the bottom of the holder. One pen had leaked, but now every pen that was in the jar touched the ink and was stained. I had it on my hands, desk, everywhere.

I was suddenly reminded that this was like the sin in our lives. When we allow a little in, it starts to spread to other areas, and before we know it, it's touching everything. Realizing this, I was grateful that Jesus doesn't throw us away, as I did the jar. When we ask for forgiveness, He washes us white as snow, and the stains are gone.

Today, take an inventory of your life and make sure there are no leaky pens. If there are, invite Jesus to wash over you with His forgiveness and give you clean hands and a pure heart.