Jeremiah 13-15
In the midst
of the words of judgment and disaster we continue to see words of grace and
hope. God still loves Israel though she has turned her back on God numerous
times. There are going to be consequences for her actions, but God continues to
offer restoration both to Jeremiah and to the people of Israel. "Therefore this is what the Lord says:
“If you repent, I will restore you that you may serve me; if you utter worthy,
not worthless, words, you will be my spokesman. Let this people turn to you,
but you must not turn to them." (Jeremiah 15:19, NIV)
Repentance
is the key to our relationship with God. We walk away, we rebel, we worship
false gods, we disobey God and there are consequences for our actions. God
continues to reach out to us. He may bring disaster to get our attention, but
He continues to reach out to us to bring us back into a right relationship with
Him. But before the relationship can be restored, we must repent. We must turn
back to Him.
Jesus’ message at the beginning of His ministry was; "“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom
of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!”" (Mark 1:15, NIV)
Repentance was necessary for Israel to be restored in her relationship with God
and repentance is necessary for our relationship with God. God does not leave
us, but unless we repent we are moving away from God. Repentance is a change of
mind. It is a turning around and moving toward our God who loves us and wants a
relationship with us.
In Peter’s first sermon
after Pentecost he said to the people; "Repent,
then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of
refreshing may come from the Lord," (Acts 3:19, NIV) In the midst of
judgment, in the midst of discipline, in the midst of disaster our only real
hope is repentance, turning back to God who extends His grace to a lost and
broken people. 
1 comment:
A gift for you....truth.
Our heavenly Father will NOT put any child of his into a hell fire no matter what their sins. Sin doesn't scare God! He created it Isa 45:7 to teach us all the knowledge of good and evil Gen 3:22 for our eternal placement in his coming kingdom. Throwing a child of his into a hell fire has never entered the heart or mind of God to ever do such a thing Jer7:31, Jer 19:5. Anyone preaching a hell fire for any child of God has been deceived into teaching lies. The whole world has been believing in a god of hate murder and revenge (The devil Rev 12:9). The true word of God John 1:1 is now delivered Rev 12:5 here http://thegoodtale.blogspot.com/
God chose a woman Rev 12 to be the prophet like unto Moses Num 12:3 and Elijah Matt 17:3, Acts 3:21-23, Luke 1:17. Those professing themselves to be Christians would be wise to hear all Acts 3:23 BEFORE making any judgment. The proof of what I tell you is in the hearing.
The true Gospel is now delivered to you from the wilderness Rev 12:6 as a witness Matt 24:14. Prove ALL things 1 Thes 5:21. Satan has deceived the whole world Rev 12:9 until now. Turn your heart to the children of God for a better placement in God's world Rev 21, Ezek 37:26.
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