February 11. 1678.
To be found in God's favor, we must seek purity and cleanse ourselves from the influence of sin.
Jane Lead preaches about the necessity of being cleansed by the blood of Jesus to attain purity and beauty in the eyes of God. She emphasizes the importance of surrendering the dark and sinful nature within us to fully experience the radiant beauty of Christ. Only by immersing ourselves in the cleansing power of Jesus' blood can we stand before God's presence blameless and pure.
Text
This Word was brought to me, upon the Meditation of the divine Body. Would you be found in the Nazarite beauty all fair and clear, without the Dark and Cloudy Body of Sin. Then for this rowle your selves in the Fountain Blood, that is open. That is it only, that can give the pure white lustre, that will commend ye to the open Face of God, who are here so sollicitous for it.
Sermon Outline
- The Importance of Purity
- The Fountain of Blood
- Commending ourselves to God
- The open Face of God
- The importance of seeking God's approval
Key Quotes
“Would you be found in the Nazarite beauty all fair and clear, without the Dark and Cloudy Body of Sin.” — Jane Lead
Application Points
- We must seek purity of heart and life to be acceptable to God.
- The blood of Christ is the source of our cleansing and purity.
- We must continually seek God's approval and guidance in our lives.