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Sunday, May 24, 2009
Repentance or Consequences
Then Jesus criticized the cities where he did most of his
miracles. Jesus criticized those cities because the people
there did not change their lives and stop sinning. Jesus
said, "It will be bad for you Chorazin. It will be bad for
you Bethsaida. I did many miracles in you. If those same
miracles had happened in Tyre and Sidon, then those people in
Tyre and Sidon would have changed their lives a long time
ago. Those people would have worn sackcloth and put ashes on
themselves to show that they were sorry for their sins."
-- Matthew 11:20-21 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
Why is it so hard to change? Why is a certain mindset so hard to give
up? As humans, we can be terribly obstinate and hardheaded. Jesus wants
to confront us with a choice: see his deeds and repent, or reap the
consequences of rejecting him. He allows no middle ground. As Jesus'
ministry rushes toward inevitable conflict and the Cross, he wants us
to know that the choices we make and the lives that we live in response
to his message have enormous consequence. When confronted with Jesus'
deeds, even the most stubborn cities would repent. So how can we not be
willing to change our hearts and lives to follow him?
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Righteous and holy God, give me an undivided and courageous heart so
that I will confront the wrong things in my own life, change my heart
and life, and live wholly for you. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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