Today's readings are Deuteronomy 19.1-20 ( http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=Deut.+19.1-20 ) and Matthew 15.1-20 ( http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=Matt.+15.1-20 ).
Over and over again in Scripture we see God's commands - how to live, how to think. And today we see our Lord's protection for us when despite our best efforts we manage to sin. The cities of refuge are provided for the protection of those who accidentally harm someone and need to flee from the family's vengeance. But what about in Matthew 15.19, where we have all sorts of violence coming from within?
Let us rejoice today, knowing that Jesus is our city of refuge, who has given us rest from our sin. His grace is a mighty flowing river, washing our hearts and minds, purifying them. May the Lord continue to cleanse our hearts so our lives may bring forth the good fruit he desires.
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