A CHURCH WITHOUT SPOT OR WRINKLE

BARBARA E. PERKINS

A CHURCH WITHOUT SPOT OR WRINKLE  

The word of God in Ephesians 5:27 (NKJV) declares, “…That He (Jesus Christ) might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.”  Lord Jesus, thank You for showing us (the Church) what our Father God expects of us.  Father God, I don’t believe that You would expect of us something that we cannot accomplish in our lives with the power of the Holy Spirit.  Your word states emphatically that You want the spots, wrinkles and blemishes (all sin) out of our lives (as spoken by Your Son, Jesus Christ).  The way to get the sin out of our lives is clearly expressed in Ephesians 5:26: “That He (Jesus Christ) might sanctify (set apart for God/holy) and cleanse her (the Church) with the washing of water by the word…”  Lord Jesus, thank You for revealing to us, the Church how to get cleansed of our sin for God.  1 John 1:8-10 further reinforces how to cleanse the spots and wrinkles from our lives: 8 “If we say that WE HAVE NO SIN, WE DECEIVE OURSELVES, and the truth is not in us. 9 IF WE CONFESS OUR SINS, HE (GOD) IS FAITHFUL AND JUST TO FORGIVE US OUR SINS AND TO CLEANSE US FROM ALL UNRIGHTEOUSNESS. 10 If we say WE HAVE NOT SINNED, WE MAKE HIM A LIAR and His word is not in us.”  Father God, I am so grateful for Your love, mercy and grace for us.  Thank You for Your powerful word that cleanses the spots, wrinkles and blemishes (all sin) from our lives and prepares the Church for Jesus’ imminent return.  I want to be ready!  How awesome are You, Father God and Jesus Christ, Who is Lord!

  Would you like to know and develop a relationship with God as your Heavenly Father by inviting His Son, Jesus Christ into your heart?  If you would, please pray this prayer:  Dear God, I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is Your Son.  I believe that He died on the cross, shed His blood, and rose from the grave for my salvation.  I confess Jesus right now as my Savior and Lord.  God fill me with your Holy Spirit so that I can live a life that pleases You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen!  If you prayed this prayer and meant it, you are saved.  Welcome into God’s Family!