Wear Clean Clothes

The persons being purified must then wash their clothes, shave off all their hair, and bathe themselves in water. Then they will be ceremonially clean and may return to the camp. However, they must remain outside their tents for seven days. On the seventh day they must again shave all the hair from their heads, including the hair of the beard and eyebrows. They must also wash their clothes and bathe themselves in water. Then they will be ceremonially clean. Leviticus 14:8-9

Clean clothes are important. When I asked my dear friend Linda C. what wise advice she had for me—without hesitation she answered, “Always wear clean underwear.” That was advice that her mother and grandmother told her. You never know when you will be in an accident or whatever—so it is important to have clean underwear. A good friend of my parents was a nurse who was always giving us good advice. She said to not only wear clean underwear—but always wear your best underwear. If there’s an accident and they have to cut your jeans off at least you’ll have clean underwear. Clean clothes are important. They earn you good self-esteem and respect. Besides that fresh washed garments just feel good…from the inside out.

In Leviticus God gave Moses a specific ritual for the leper and the priest to follow directions for the lepers who had been healed. The lepers were to isolate themselves. Cut their hair. Wash their clothes and themselves. When they put on clean clothes they were ceremonially clean.

Can we apply that to a spiritual situation? Like the healed leper, anyone who is spiritually restored has been cleansed and will be wearing a new white robe in heaven. God had a plan with the lepers…and He has a plan for each repentant person who turns to Him for salvation. Where do you stand with the Lord? Are you wearing clean clothes?

Prayer ~ Lord Jesus, I’m washed spiritually clean by Your blood. Thank You for Your sacrifice—for me and for everyone. May people continue to turn to You—and put on clean clothes worthy of You.      

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