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I have lived a live of
sin; committing transgression upon transgression. I have failed to love as I have been commanded by my Lord. I have been part of those who made love seem vile or immoral; by confusing it with lust. Now; I repent of that. I clearly remember how I have loved the world and its impurities. I recall how I have accused God’s people of being hypocritical; while they tried to live in His light. I have judged the actions of others on criteria that do not matter; I forgot what love was. Now; I repent of that. I have been ungrateful, saying that what I had was less then what others had and that I deserved more. I have been unfaithful, arrogant and inpatient; trusting only in myself. I followed Mammon with might and condemned those that did not. Now; I repent of that. I have neglected the gifts I have received from Him; I have kept it for myself. When I did share it with others, I made sure that I got the recognition I felt I deserved. I have given that which I expected, undue importance. Now; I repent of that. There are so many things I did not understand; I blamed the preachers for that. I have neglected the responsibility I have for my soul and those of others. I forgot that I should have knowledge of God and His holy Word. Now; I repent of that. Any one of these transgressions, or the others I have not mentioned; should bring my damnation. I should die; face the penalty for my life; to pay the price for all these wrongs. The penalty should be loosing all my blood, an eternity of torment of my soul being separated from God. I should lay down my life, and even then it would not be enough; how do I make it right? Only the blood of an innocent man; the blood of God could set me free of this penalty. There is only One who could make all my wrongs right. Only One could heal what I have broken and scattered; but why would He? What would bring a superior being like God to free me from my sin? The answer is LOVE. Only a perfect love; one of giving all, expecting nothing in return, would do. He knew what the price would be; He anticipated every pain, the prick of each thorn on the crown. His love is so great that He endure all He had; and, He would do it even if it was just for me. Salvation is available for all, because the Blood of a God was shed. His love and grace is so great that His salvation was even made available for those who drove in the nails. My God humbled Himself; allowed those He loved to shed His Holy Blood. This had to happen, before you and I could be saved from the Penalty of our sin. Repent with me my brothers and sisters whom I love. Accept His salvation and remember that His blood was enough. Turn away from sin; live a life of virtue and do it with love, true love. Follow Christ in faith and make it apparent in your conduct, that you love Him and one another. |
| By : Thys Groesbeek |