Because your heart was responsive and you humbled yourself before the LORD when you heard what I have spoken against this place and its people, that they would become accursed and laid waste, and because you tore your robes and wept in my presence, I have heard you, declares the LORD. Therefore I will gather you to your fathers, and you will be buried in peace. Your eyes will not see all the disaster I am going to bring on this place.' "
2 Kings 22:19-20
I've grown more familiar with this thing called repentance. I've learned that what we do after we make a mistake shows our true character. It's how we conduct ourselves after all the facts has been laid out and intentions made know. It's at that point we have to decide how we'll glorify God. No mistakes here, the transparent surrender to God will either happen or not. Even before we work on our performance we have to align our hearts where true repentance occurs.
I still make lots of mistakes and I'm not sure how much I've improved from when I was saved. But I think the better question for myself is how have I been at repentance? Am I surrendering to God's will be recognizing my faults and making changes in my life to keep myself from sinning again? I believe this is where I've grown. I understand what it means to lay my pride and agenda down at the cross so that I can be freed from sin. This isn't to say I got it down... no no; what this means is that I know in my heart when I sin and God's Spirit within me lays a heavy burden on my heart to repent.
Thank You Father God for this message about repentance. I confess the junk stored in my heart so that I can faithfully follow Your ways. You desire servants who will be totally transparent with You and the body of Christ. Help me be that and grant me the peace and joy that comes with no burden of my own. Let the only burden be that of compassion for the lost sheep. In the wonderful name of Christ Jesus I pray, Amen!
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