I wouldn't be surprised if the government has spent tons of money to study how people bath; seem to waste money on so many stupid studies. Do you start at the top or the bottom? Warm or hot water? Wash cloth or something else? Getting clean is such a personal thing I would wonder what a survey would reveal. In this section on two separate occasions Jesus tells the disciples they are clean. He will follow that again in chapter 17 that we will read next week. Paul will later add his Divine words to express the aspect of cleanliness to the church at Ephesus. Read these words again and see what God's method of "washing" us looks like:
13:10 - "... you are clean ..."
15:3 - "You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you."
17:17 - "Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth."
Ephesians 5:26 - " ... having cleansed her (the church ... believers) by the washing of water with the Word, ... "
So, you might "cleanse" yourself with soap on a rope under luke warm water from the top to the bottom, but God uses His word from the inside out to "clean us" and to purfity us. When we spend time in HIs word He is using it to "wash" us like a parent who baths their young. God's Word is His method to clean us. We are clean from sin because His word has declared us redeemed based upon the work of Christ. Perhaps another study would be "how long it takes you to shower?" Some takes minutes, while others hours, I would assume. So, how much time do you give God to "clean" you each day? Do you stick your fingers under the water of the word for seconds and hope to be clean; or, do you spend time allowing His word to completely wash over you each day? Getting spiritually clean is as easy as taking a shower ... but you have to allow God's Word to do the washing significantly in your life.
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