This last week we saw snow for the first time this fall.  And almost every time it snows (at least when it first starts to snow), I am reminded about the purity that God can bring to a dirty life.  No matter how much we try to scrub the dirt and filth away from our lives, we are still dirty in God’s eyes.  It is only when we wash with the blood of Jesus will our lives ever become clean and pure again.  James Nicholson was correct when he penned these words:

Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole; I want Thee forever to live in my soul. Break down every idol, cast out every foe — Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.

Lord Jesus, look down from Your throne in the skies and help me to make a complete sacrifice. I give up myself and whatever I know — Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.

Lord Jesus, for this I most humbly entreat; I wait, blessed Lord, at Thy crucified feet. by faith, for my cleansing I see Your blood flow — Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.

Lord Jesus, before You I patiently wait; Come now and within me a new heart create. to those who have sought You, You never said, “No” — Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.

Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than now– Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.