October 30, 2011 (Job 21; Mark 5-6)
From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:
Scripture: “They went out and preached that men should repent.” Mark 6:12 NASB
Observation: At this point in the disciples ministry they were sent out to preach one message. A message of repentance. Repentance prepares the heart of man to be changed. The beginning of new life in Christ always starts with repentance. No one can be born again without repentance. No one can live a life dedicated to Christ, who has not received the message of repentance and acted upon it.
Application: This was not a popular message then, nor is it today. But just like back then the message of repentance must be preached. Now days most of the sermons we hear are more like “sow a seed of a hundred dollars today and God will give you back a thousand”. Now I don’t know about you but that sounds to me like it could use some repentance! Sowing seeds into the kingdom is important but many sow a financial seed and never receive any financial blessing because they have not heard, embraced and submitted to a message of repentance. The blessings of God are far greater than riches alone.
Prayer: Father, You are holy and wonderful, and loving, and kind, and generous, and true. You require us to repent and be changed because its best for us. You show Your love for us by the way You make for us. Thank You Lord. God help us to realize repentance is freeing. Repentance delivers us from the bondage of guilt and shame. It changes us from what we once were into the person You want us to become. Grant repentance in my life today, in Jesus name, Amen!