Keep On

As we come to the end of our week on repentance, we must continue to “produce fruit in keeping with repentance.” In other words, we must continue doing the things God has called us to so that our life will be fruitful, a sign of a heart turned to God. The topic of repentance is not fun, in fact, I believe it to be a “hot topic” that we often believe we should stay away from. However, as we move forward, we must continue to walk in repentance as God calls us to an extraordinary life in Him, and we must help in calling others to the same repentance. The hope and truth of the Gospel is when we do repent, we can walk in God’s Kingdom, because it is near!

Although this is the last day of our meditation on repentance, this is simply one more day in which we should seek the Lord in this way. I wish that you could rip me open to understand how serious and desperate I am that we would repent as the body of Christ, and as individuals, so that we might walk in the power of the Lord. Imagine with me a church that is known by it’s extraordinary faith, it’s enduring hope, and unconditional love. Imagine people flocking to be a part of the ministry, not because of some clever marketing or creative communication, but because God’s power is on display, and people are changed in an instant. That is my prayer, that is my hope, and that is why I am here right now for this moment in my generation. It all begins with repentance.

Matthew 3:1-12; 4:12-17