Without repentance, there can be no revival. Today many attempt to cheapen and redefine the meaning of repentance. They contend it has no place in the life of the believer except to simply change ones mind. Friend, Jesus began His ministry with one message: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” In His last address to the seven churches in Revelation, seven times He says, “Repent!” Let us not minor on something Jesus majored on! After commending the church at Ephesus for all the good things they were doing, Jesus rebukes them by saying, “I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first. Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first” (Rev. 2:4-5, NIV). He didnt say, I need you to change your mind about your ways. He said, I want you to change your ways! Come back to Me. Fall in love with Me once again. I assure you that revival entered the church at Ephesus the moment they heard His words and repented of their ways. If you are away from God or have sin in your life, I urge you to take heed of these grace-filled words. Repent! Turn away from your sin, and turn toward your Savior. When you do, thats revival!
Posted on: Sat, 03 May 2014 00:39:03 +0000
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