The Washing by the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5)
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 Psalm 9 2 Chronicles 18:9-27 Titus 3 Observance: Thomas, apostle and martyr [if not observed on December 21] The Washing by the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5) I have a toddler, a little boy. We have started putting a little step ladder in the kitchen, so that he can come up to the bench and see what we are doing, and “help”. This has caused a new level of stress for us, however. Because, while toddlers and sharp knives do not mix, toddlers love sharp knives. All this talk about the spirits coming out from God’s throne room in today’s first lesson feels a bit like toddlers playing with sharp knives. We humans seem fascinated with the spirit realm, even though we get told time and time again in the Bible not to have anything to do with it. The false prophets are playing fast and loose with their supposed prophecies from God, and even let themselves start fights in the physical realm over it. St Paul concludes his letter to Tit...