Repentance

We don't hear much about repentance anymore. Even during our invitations we seldom hear that a person must repent and place his faith or trust in the person and work of Christ. King David set the pattern for us. David confessed and repented.

C.H. Spurgeon preached on repentance week after week, and somebody came to him and said, "When are you ging to quit preaching on repentance, pastor?" Spurgeon replied, "When you repent." When we talk about confession and repentance, we need to keep right on talking about it until either it has had its effect or we know it will have none. In those situations, Jesus said it best: "And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet" (Matthew 10:14).

Do you need to do some repenting? Here are a couple of questions to ask yourself and in doing so, I think it will be obvious that we all need to spend some time in confessing and forsaking our sin and then to turn to Christ. 

1. Am I always truthful and honest?
2. Do I have any habits I am ashamed to let anybody know I have?
3. Is my speech clean?
4. Am I using my money wisely?
5. Do I gossip about people?
6. Am I heavenly minded or earthy minded?
7. Am I faithful in prayer?

These are a few questions. You can answer them evasively or truthfully. If you decide NOT to deal with them through repentance, you will find yourself very dissatisfied with your walk with the LORD. Or you can answer them truthfully and see renewal and satisfaction in your heart.

Put yourself in the hands of the LORD who loves you infinitely. If you have failed Him, you will have to admit that there is sin of omission or commission in your life. Tell Him - don't hide it. He will not turn His back in anger and say, "You disappoint me and betrayed me." He immediately sends his grace and mercy. His healing is complete in the blood of the Lamb will get you back to an intimate relationship with your Savior.