One of the most often overlooked teachings of Jesus is repentance. In our walk with our Lord we sometimes wonder why we are not hearing answers to our prayers. Could it be that we are not focusing of the entire Word but rather focusing on the happy results that we should be experiencing? Each of us needs to look at our own journey with Jesus. Are we ignoring the fundamentals of a relationship with Him?
"This is what is written: "The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and REPENTANCE and FORGIVENESS of sins will be preached in His name to all nations beginning at Jerusalem." Luke 24:46-47.
One of the most productive preachers of the Gospel in our times is Billy Graham. He always emphasized the importance of Repentance, especially during his "altar calls" with the promise of Forgiveness of our sins.
Jesus constantly spoke of the need for repentance. Think about it, if we fail to see the need to repent of sin in our lives, then we have no need for a Savior. We are declaring to ourselves that we are righteous before God based on our "goodness" and therefore have no need for repentance.
"No one is righteous, not even one. No one is truly wise, no one is seeking God, All have turned away; all have become useless. No one does good, not a single one." Romans 3:10-12.
St. Paul is referring to Psalm 14:1-3 "No one is righteous" means"no one is innocent". Every person is valuable in God's eyes because
God created us in His image, and He loves us.But no one is good enough (that is, no one can earn right standing with God. Though we are valuable, we have fallen into sin. But God, through Jesus his Son has redeemed us and offers to forgive us is we turn to Him in Faith.
When you and I share the love of Jesus with others and they understand why they need HIM we communicate the most comforting messages ever given. GOD LOVES US ALL AND FORGIVES US WHEN RECOGNIZE OUR FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE HIS GREAT LOVE FOR US. HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN Son TO DIE IN OUR PLACE FOR OUR SINS AND, ACCEPTING THIS TRUTH SAVE US FROM THE PUNISHMENT THAT WAS DUE US.
Our daily walk with Jesus should always begin with an examination of conscience to see where we failed Him recently and seek His Grace to turn from that failure.
He is there always, lovingly holding out His arms to us and embracing us with His deep love for us. He always hears and answers the prayers of the truly repentant.
9 comments:
Daddy,
This is such a humbling message.
Thank you for being bold enough to share the TRUTH.
So often I cry before GOD in wonderment of his MERCY and GRACE.
Over and Over He forgives me, and often for the SAME sin.
I'm not nearly as gifted at sharing my heart in words as you are...this OLD Andre Crouch Song puts my heart to music.
I don't know why Jesus loved me
I don't know why He cared
I don't know why He sacrificed His life
Oh, but I'm glad, so glad He did
He left His mighty throne in glory
To bring to us redemption's story
Then He died but He rose again
Oh, but I'm glad, so glad He did.
I Love you and am Proud that you are my Daddy.
Dee
I have begun to share your inspirational message's with my friends.
You are reaching more people than you might realize.
Thank you.
Mr. S., Keep these wonderful teachings coming. Love the 75th video!
Joe
Once again you have written such a powerful message about God's word. Everyday I look forward to learning more about you and how God has touched your life.
I was so moved by the 75th birthday video you posted. WOW! I loved the song you sang about your beautiful wife and family. It brought tears to my eyes to see how much you love them and how you are such a blaring example of God's love. Once again I thank you for taking time to share all these wonderful things. This blog is such a blessing to all who read it.
Jackie
i really loved your videos :) and the story how u got inspired to do them...it was really amazing and i liked how your whole family were involved and how they each had their own lil experiences -From:Ke
Grandad, I love the videos. They are awesome. You are famous. lol :)
That's so cool that you were on TV and had your own Christian TV station. It is truly inspirational.
Wow what a POWERFUL message!!!
I really enjoy your teaching what a wonderful out reach.Alot of people in today's world use a computer they might not go to church but they will read something sent to them by computer.
God is using you as he did with the first TV station to be one to use the computer to reach his people. God bless you.
Janet
When I read Answer to Prayer, you referenced Billy Graham and it reminded how my family used to watch him all over the world on TV. Thankyou for rebirthing my great family memories.I too come from a family that understood the power of the source and now as an adult,when in need im able to go to the well for inspiration and solice. Vince Sims
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