Bible Reading: Genesis 30:25-43
Key Verse: Verse 37 - “And Jacob took him rods of green poplar, and
of the hazel and chestnut tree; and pilled white strakes in them, and made the
white appear which was in the rods.”
Key Words: chestnut tree
The chestnut tree is a tree of
imposing appearance, often reaching to heights of over one hundred feet. Its diameter can reach six to ten feet at the
base.
If you scratch the bark of the
chestnut tree, it automatically turns white, which is symbolic of
cleanliness. The wood from the chestnut
tree was used to make drinking troughs.
Cleanliness is important in the
life of the believer.
Did you know that scientists have
discovered that every snowflake has a tiny piece of dust at its core? Yes, every snowflake has a dirty heart. In the spiritual realm, the blood of Christ
is applied to the heart of an unbeliever and it cleanses him from all sin. Not a speck of defilement remains, for God
removes every stain and washes each believer whiter than snow.
Did you know that in 1842, the
first bathtub was denounced as a “luxurious and democratic vanity?” Boston made it unlawful to bathe, except on a
doctor’s prescription. In 1843,
Philadelphia made bathing illegal between the dates of November 1st
and March 15th (cold winter months).
How tragic that many Christians have adopted a similar schedule for their spiritual cleansing! It seems as though many would rather have the stench of the world for a season than the sweet-smelling fragrance of cleanliness.
What to do:
✞When
you see or hear of the chestnut tree, remember the importance of being clean
spiritually.
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