the Holy One of Isra’el, says:
“Returning and resting is what will save you;
calmness and confidence will make you strong —
but you want none of this!
16 ‘No!’ you say, ‘We will flee on horseback!’
Therefore you will surely flee.
And, ‘We will ride on swift ones!’
So your pursuers will be swift.
17 A thousand will flee at the threat of one,
you all will flee at the threat of five,
until you are left isolated,
like a flagstaff on a mountaintop,
like a banner on a hill.”
18 Yet Adonai is just waiting to show you favor,
he will have pity on you from on high;
for Adonai is a God of justice;
happy are all who wait for him!
19 People in Tziyon, who live in Yerushalayim,
you will weep no more.
At the sound of your cry, he will show you his grace;
on hearing it, he will answer you.
20 Though Adonai may give you but bread and water,
and not very much of that;
your teacher will no longer hide himself,
but with your own eyes you will see your teacher.
21 With your ears you will hear a word from behind you:
“This is the way; stay on it,
whether you go to the right or the left.”
RG AUDIO 050115"Repentance Reaps Rest" by Author: Stephen M. Long
Today, millions suffer from varying forms of sleep disorder. Although there are medical explanations for the symptoms, its treatment, causes and cures; there is one cause that is often overlooked–guilt. What continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines are to those who suffering sleep apnea, repentance is to those who lack rest for the soul. The hound of guilt gives no rest. He and his minions will wake you in the middle of the night with ensuing relentless reminders of your bad choices, heaping more anxiety on an already heavy heart. Have you been there lately?
King Hezekiah, a disciple of Isaiah, unlike his evil father Ahaz, “He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord” (2 Kings 18:3). His actions showed repentance for Judah’s idolatry. He tore down idols, reinstated Temple worship and restored the priesthood. Because of this, Hezekiah enjoyed salvation’s rest. “In repentance and rest is your salvation” (Isa.30:15). Repentance reaps rest.
Hymn for Today: "Repentance" by Sacrament
Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, the life; no man comes to the Father, but by me,"
Simply believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you'll be saved.
God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.
Ignorant defiance ends in punishment,
Repentance - only through Christ is there reconciliation.
Jesus said, "A man keeps my words, he will never see death...but unless you repent, you too will all perish,"
Jesus tells us, "Unless a man is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God,"
"If a man is thirsty, let him come to me and drink...whoever believes in me, the Holy Spirit will flow."
God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.
Ignorant defiance ends in punishment,
Repentance - only through Christ is there reconciliation.
Who is he that overcomes the world but he that believes Jesus is the son of God?
Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life, whoever lives and believes in me will never die."
God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.
Ignorant defiance ends in punishment,
Repentance - only through Christ is there reconciliation.
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