Clean Vessels

After figuring out your identity, you must continue on a path to figure out your calling. By finding your identity, you will also find areas of your life which are not "clean", rather they are "dirty."

So where are you "dirty?" Where do you need to come clean?

I have written on this previously, but this was an issue that was tackled for me once again at Urbana (I suggest that you go).

For some of us it might be sexual immorality. We might not even realize when we are committing a sexual sin. I know that I myself am guilty of sexual immorality. For it is written, "But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart" (Mat 5:28).

For others it might be hatred, dislike. This is easy enough to recognize. Have you ever had that guy (or girl) pull out right in front of you? Think of your immediate reaction. If you are like me, it usually involves some yelling, maybe a quick punch to the steering wheel, and, if you are lucky, a toss of the cell phone (no wonder it doesn't work). Now, this sounds harmless enough. I just got upset with someone whom I don't even know. Oh well, I wasn't seriously mad at him, right? Well, as it is written, "But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment" (Mat 5:22).

So whereever it is you need to repent and "DETOXIFY", do it. It is an awesome feeling to have that burden lifted off your shoulders. God will not use a "dirty" vessel, so become clean. Admit your sin, give it over to God.

Joshua 3:5
"Joshua told the people, 'Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do amazing things among you.'"