### **Youth Devotion: Washed Clean – Inside and Out**
**Q&A 70** asks:
**“What does it mean to be washed with Christ’s blood and Spirit?”**
**Answer:** *To be washed with Christ’s blood means that God, by grace, has forgiven our sins because of Christ’s blood poured out for us in His sacrifice on the cross. To be washed with His Spirit means we are renewed by the Holy Spirit and made more and more into the image of Christ, so we die to sin and live a holy life.*
#### **Scripture Focus:**
**1 John 1:7** – *“The blood of Jesus, His Son, purifies us from all sin.”*
**Titus 3:5** – *“He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.”*
#### **Devotion Thought:**
Imagine coming home after a muddy game of rugby or netball. You’re covered in dirt, sweat, and grass stains. You wouldn’t dream of sitting down to dinner like that—you’d shower first. That’s what Q&A 70 is getting at, but on a soul-deep level.
We’re not just a little messy—we’re spiritually stained. But Jesus doesn’t hand us a towel and say, “Clean yourself up.” He *washes us*—completely. His blood removes the guilt of sin, and His Spirit scrubs away the grip of sin on our hearts.
This isn’t a one-time rinse. The Spirit keeps working in us, helping us say “no” to sin and “yes” to living like Jesus. It’s like a daily spiritual shower—renewing, refreshing, and reshaping us into who God made us to be.
**Reflection Questions:**
- What’s one area in your life where you feel like you need a fresh start?
- How does knowing you’re washed by Jesus’ blood and Spirit change how you see yourself?
- What’s one way you can live out that “new life” this week?
#### **Prayer:**
*Lord Jesus, thank You for washing me clean—not just on the outside, but deep in my heart. Thank You for Your blood that forgives and Your Spirit that transforms. Help me live each day as someone made new by You. Amen.*