Penitent Potential

~~~ Isaiah 7:1-9 ~~~ Psalm 48 ~~~ Matthew 11:20-24 ~~~

Jesus began to reproach the towns

where most of his mighty deeds had been done,

since they had not repented.

Jesus had to reprimand the inhabitants 

of the very towns where he had made 

his presence best known.

These are the people who were awed as they witnessed

 the wonderful works of God through 

the person of Jesus.

It was the power of grace working

 through Jesus that made them take notice.

In spite of all that they had seen they failed

 to make the connection to their own existence.

They failed to see the need for their own repentance.

They failed to understand that Jesus came for them too.

They failed to admit that Jesus was reaching out to them.

Today may be the day that we look

 into our own heart and ask ourselves the tough question...

Have we taken the miracles and healings of Jesus

as just what he did while here on Earth?

Do we take our own repentance seriously enough?

Are we being completely honest with ourselves.

Are we so amazed with the miracles that we 

let them be the most important?

It may not be necessary for us to wear sackcloth

 and cover ourselves in ashes,

but our deep sincere repentance is very important.

If today you hear his voice,

harden not your hearts.

A heart that is hardened with pride and arrogance 

finds it difficult to step forward in humble repentance.

Jesus preformed miracles...Jesus captured our attention...

all so that we might choose to repent for our sins.

Have we lived up to our full 

Penitent Potential?

Blessings to Repent.

~~~ Peace ~~~