C is for Crimson

The only time I've ever heard this color referenced is in the Bible. Depending on what translation you read from, crimson is used several times in the Bible. The verse that comes to mind for me is the following...

This morning I woke up to my door bell ringing, I was still mid slumber as I hurriedly walk to the door while simultaneously putting on a sweatshirt. I opened the door to find two nicely dressed ladies (whom I correctly assumed were Jehovah Witnesses) wanting to share some articles with me. They were discussing religion and politics and one of the ladies proceeded to share some verses with me from John and 2 Timothy. After their 5 minute presentation I accepted the 2 magazines they gave me and closed the door. I sadly realized that was the first time I had seen the inside of a Bible in who knows how long. I probably own 5-6 Bibles in different translations and languages but do I take the time to read them? That would be a no. In the last couple months I started going back to church after a 4 year hiatus. But the practice of daily Bible reading has yet to become present in my life. Perhaps this verse in Isaiah comes to mind because I need to know, personally, that my sins cannot be absolved on their own. But more than that, it's a reminder that God's power of restoration is greater than any of my futile attempts. I desire to be pure as snow, white as wool, and with God's forgiveness I know it's possible.