Change for the Better

17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near."

Matthew 4:17


Dictionary.com defines the word “repent” as: “to feel such sorrow for sin or fault as to be disposed to change one's life for the better; be penitent.” The first thing that needs to happen in order to start the process of restoration and renewal in regards to your relationship with God ironically enough happens to be the very first words out of Jesus’ mouth at the beginning of His ministry after being baptized by John the Baptist. To start on this incredible Journey with God you need to “repent”. You must understand the depravity of your sin that has separated you from your Creator and then in turn be willing to let God’s Spirit change your life for the better through the power of the resurrected Jesus who will come and live inside of your heart of hearts in order to bridge the gap that has kept you from experiencing God’s power and love in your life. If you never admit that you have a sin problem then you will never accept the miracle of God’s incredible grace and love in your life. If you have never done so, then I would encourage and challenge you today to start on this incredible journey of knowing God and experiencing His power and love in your life by first being sorry and asking forgiveness for your sin that has separated you from Him and then by ultimately making a commitment to let Him change your heart and life for the better by accepting God’s free gift of Jesus into your life in order that your relationship with God could be restored and renewed - once and for all, forever.