I found myself attracted to
John the Baptist’s words, "Repent, for the
kingdom of heaven is near" (2).
In its context, these words
were spoken to people as a call to get ready for the preaching of Jesus and the
way to the Father He would declare. But as I sit here in the year 2013, I hear
God calling me to examine my life and to change those parts of my life that are
not God honoring. The kingdom is not only near, it is here. Jesus came
proclaiming the kingdom of God
Through Lent and Easter we
recently celebrated the great work of Jesus. Time was spent examining and
celebrating… and it was good. But if I have learned one thing in my walk with
Jesus, it is that my life is easily sullied by the world. Sin is ever crouching
and trying to devour me, so repentance is a constant endeavor, one that must
never be far from my heart.
Hearing John the Baptist
this morning calls me to examine and repent…
Lord, search
me and know me… cleanse me and I will be clean, wash me and I will be whiter
than snow. Crush me so that You get my attention should there be areas of
defiance and rebellion in me.
Lord, I want
to sing Your praise and be used by You to let the world know that Jesus lives,
reigns and saves. I will be most effective when my life reflects Your
glory…
Please purify
me from all unrighteousness… for I pray in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
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