Psalms 50:9 You will sprinkle me with hyssop, and I will be cleansed. You will wash me, and I will be made whiter than snow.

Our God is gracious. Even though we are born with sin, in baptism he washed us clean through his sacrificed Blood. We became a new creation. God does this even knowing that we will sin again. Like the Chosen People, God delivered them from their bondage; they passed through the Red Sea on dry land, symbolizing baptism and  He did signs and wonders for them in the desert. They still grumbled and sinned. He would purify them through chastisement and restored them to the Covenant. How much more he does for us! As we renew our baptismal promises on Easter, let moment be a true recommitment of our lives to the Lord in gratitude for what he has done for us.