REPENTANCE AND RESTORATION



"Now reform your ways and your actions and obey the voice of the LORD your God. Then the LORD will relent and not bring the disaster He has pronounced against you."

—Jeremiah 26:13 (NIV)


True repentance leads to the restoration of what was lost. Repentance may give you something you need but you've never had it. Starting from personal life to family and society at large, some actions trigger God's judgment, which results in punishment and negative outcomes.


Today’s message challenges us to reflect on our actions and ways. If there are things in your life that do not glorify God, it’s time to let them go. First, understand that God hasn’t stopped speaking to you. He continues to call you daily to reform your ways. This is because many live as Christians but still engage in behaviours that God forbids.


If you find yourself knowingly committing sins or doing wrong things, you must feel convicted in your heart. You understand that these actions grieve God and may even result in His judgment. Some people are already experiencing these consequences, seeing the effects of their actions in their lives or even in their children’s lives. They know that the suffering or struggles they face are a direct result of their sins.


Today, God’s voice calls out to you again:

"Now reform your ways and your actions and obey the voice of the LORD your God. Then the LORD will relent and not bring the disaster He has pronounced against you."


If you choose to turn your heart to God, He will show mercy and lift the judgment upon you and your family.


Do not offer repentance as a mere habit—where you repent today but continue in the same sin tomorrow. Don’t blame your weaknesses, the devil, or others for your disobedience to God. True repentance comes with obedience. You must obey God’s instructions in every circumstance.


Our God is full of mercy, and He has given us Jesus Christ to save us from the bondage of sin. However, you must live a life of self-denial, allowing the Holy Spirit to break the chains of sin and death. If you continue to willingly engage in evil and justify it as acceptable, God’s grace will not work in your life. But when you renounce sin and deny yourself, God will help you.


Prayer: Lord Jesus, help me to follow You and abandon all unrighteous ways. Strengthen me to obey You and keep Your Word, so that goodness may come to me. Amen.


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