"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 25 November 2011"
Today's Bible Verse: Luke 13:3 "I tell you, no; but unless you repeat you will all likewise perish."
Repentance was the common theme in the preaching of the prophets in the Old Testament. In the New Testament John the Baptist (Matthew 3:8), Jesus (Mark 1:15) and the apostles (Acts 2:38), all spoke of the need to repent.
Repentance is necessary for salvation, but repentance alone does not save. It means to change one's mind about sin in such a way as to result in a change of action. In this sense, it is similar to conversion, which involves both repentance and faith.
Repentance begins with a change of thought concerning sin, often resulting in a sense of godly sorrow. In coming to Christ for salvation there is also a change in will. Repentance is produced in the our life's by means of the Word of God, the chastisement of the Lord, belief of the truth, and a new vision of God. Jesus taught that repentance could not be produced by miracles (Matthew 11:20-21), not even by someone rising from the dead (Luke 16:30-31).
In the Old Testament, Manasseh was carried into captivity before he acknowledged his sin and repented. On His trip through Jericho, Jesus encountered a man named Zaccheus. This man repented, although he had lived an evil live for many years. Both of these men found salvation, yet others whose lives have been less evil, remain unsaved because they will not repent.
Whenever God speaks to a Christian about a certain sin in there life, we should immediately fall down on our knees and repent and depend on God to give us the victory. Like Job's friends, people assume that since God is just, suffering proved that a person is guilty of a sin. Jesus rejects this view. Jesus points out in today's verse, that everyone stands at the edge of death until repentance occurs. We all are sinners. Unless we repent, we are in peril of eternal judgment, not just physical death.
Today's Hymn: "Grace Greater Than Our Sin"
Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt
Yonder on Calvary's mount out poured, There where the blood of the lamb was spilled
Sin and despair, like the sea waves cold, Threaten the soul with infinite loss
Grace that is greater, yes, grace untold, Points to the refuge, the mighty Cross
Dark is the stain that we cannot hide, what can avail to wash it away?
Look! There is flowing a crimson tide, Brighter than snow you may be today
Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace, Freely bestowed on all who believe!
You that are longing to see His face, Will you this moment His grace receive?
Grace, Grace, God's Grace, Grace that will pardon and cleanse within
Grace, Grace, God's Grace, Grace that is greater than all our sin
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, help us in our daily lives to seek You, and to listen for your soft, tender, sweet loving voice as you guide us through each day of our temporary home here on Your earth. How thankful we are, that when we came to you Jesus, with true repentance asking you to forgive us of our sins, that You were faithful and just to forgive us of our sins, and cleanse us of all our unrighteousness ,and then instill within us the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. May we today. and forevermore, give You all the Praise and Glory, for which You so richly deserve.
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "The manner in which a person dies, is not a measure of righteousness; what is important is not to die outside of God's Grace and Care."
Click on the link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for Today's Scripture Reading from John 7 which is Titled: "Commitment Produces Certainty."
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for their Faith and Trust in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Also pray that God's Blessings be on the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
"Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you." Psalm 50:15
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Bible Verse: Luke 13:3 "I tell you, no; but unless you repeat you will all likewise perish."
Repentance was the common theme in the preaching of the prophets in the Old Testament. In the New Testament John the Baptist (Matthew 3:8), Jesus (Mark 1:15) and the apostles (Acts 2:38), all spoke of the need to repent.
Repentance is necessary for salvation, but repentance alone does not save. It means to change one's mind about sin in such a way as to result in a change of action. In this sense, it is similar to conversion, which involves both repentance and faith.
Repentance begins with a change of thought concerning sin, often resulting in a sense of godly sorrow. In coming to Christ for salvation there is also a change in will. Repentance is produced in the our life's by means of the Word of God, the chastisement of the Lord, belief of the truth, and a new vision of God. Jesus taught that repentance could not be produced by miracles (Matthew 11:20-21), not even by someone rising from the dead (Luke 16:30-31).
In the Old Testament, Manasseh was carried into captivity before he acknowledged his sin and repented. On His trip through Jericho, Jesus encountered a man named Zaccheus. This man repented, although he had lived an evil live for many years. Both of these men found salvation, yet others whose lives have been less evil, remain unsaved because they will not repent.
Whenever God speaks to a Christian about a certain sin in there life, we should immediately fall down on our knees and repent and depend on God to give us the victory. Like Job's friends, people assume that since God is just, suffering proved that a person is guilty of a sin. Jesus rejects this view. Jesus points out in today's verse, that everyone stands at the edge of death until repentance occurs. We all are sinners. Unless we repent, we are in peril of eternal judgment, not just physical death.
Today's Hymn: "Grace Greater Than Our Sin"
Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt
Yonder on Calvary's mount out poured, There where the blood of the lamb was spilled
Sin and despair, like the sea waves cold, Threaten the soul with infinite loss
Grace that is greater, yes, grace untold, Points to the refuge, the mighty Cross
Dark is the stain that we cannot hide, what can avail to wash it away?
Look! There is flowing a crimson tide, Brighter than snow you may be today
Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace, Freely bestowed on all who believe!
You that are longing to see His face, Will you this moment His grace receive?
Grace, Grace, God's Grace, Grace that will pardon and cleanse within
Grace, Grace, God's Grace, Grace that is greater than all our sin
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, help us in our daily lives to seek You, and to listen for your soft, tender, sweet loving voice as you guide us through each day of our temporary home here on Your earth. How thankful we are, that when we came to you Jesus, with true repentance asking you to forgive us of our sins, that You were faithful and just to forgive us of our sins, and cleanse us of all our unrighteousness ,and then instill within us the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. May we today. and forevermore, give You all the Praise and Glory, for which You so richly deserve.
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "The manner in which a person dies, is not a measure of righteousness; what is important is not to die outside of God's Grace and Care."
Click on the link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for Today's Scripture Reading from John 7 which is Titled: "Commitment Produces Certainty."
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for their Faith and Trust in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Also pray that God's Blessings be on the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
"Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you." Psalm 50:15
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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