Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Recently, they concluded the most famous bike race in our world – the Tour de France. It has been an ongoing competition since 1903. It spans 23 days as they travel the roads of France and crown a champion in Paris.
There are two men who have an interesting job during these 23 days. Their job is to whitewash or camouflage obscene or political messages so that they do not show up on the television coverage. They are known as the Tour’s “Erasers” who wake up early each morning, get in a white van with a bucket of paint and some rollers and get to work. One of the men commented on why they must continue to do this year after year and day after day, “You can’t stop human stupidity.”
Our sinful messages, actions, talk etc. also need to be whitewashed. We need it year after year and day after day. Our soul needs a good daily cleansing. Instead of whitewash, we need the blood of Jesus. Jesus has covered our bad behavior with his righteousness. His perfect life substituted for our far from perfect life.
Like those at the Tour de France what do we want the world to see? Prayerfully a forgiven sinner who from baptism on has been cleansed. The picture we give to those around us is that Jesus took our obscene life and made a beautiful mural. One that shows His love and grace and mercy. One that shadows an eternity with Him.
Enjoy the ride!
In Christ,
Pastor