Scripture

“On that day a fountain will be opened for the dynasty of David and for the people of Jerusalem, a fountain to cleanse them from all their sins and impurity.”

Observation

The Lord will open a fountain or a spring of water that will cleanse people from their sins. He will erase idol worship throughout the land, false prophets, and the spirit of impurity.

False prophets will be put to death by their parents. Nobody will want to claim the prophetic gift.

The Lord’s shepherd will be struck down, and the sheep will be scattered. Two-thirds of the people will die, but the Lord will care for the remainder, refining and purifying them.

Application

God has opened up that fountain for the cleansing of His people. It is a fountain of blood, not of water.

The blood of Christ was poured out for everyone who chooses to receive Him. It brings cleansing and purification for everyone who follows in His way.

Unlike the sacrifices of the past, there is no need for endless repetition. One sacrifice, the Lamb of God, takes away the sins of the world.

How can we receive this cleansing and forgiveness?

We just have to ask for it!

What an awesome God we have!

Prayer

Thank you, Lord Jesus, for paying the price of my sins. By faith I receive your cleansing. Please help me to follow you for the rest of my life. Amen.