Tuesday, January 13, 2009

All Are Sinners, No Worst, No Less, But Jesus Calls Us To Repent

Luke 13:1-5
1Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2Jesus answered, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered this way? 3I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish. 4Or those eighteen who died when the tower in Siloam fell on them—do you think they were more guilty than all the others living in Jerusalem? 5I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish."


All people are guilty of sin. I am guilty of sin. I have disobeyed God many times. There is no difference in sin between you, me, and the person who is in jail. Jesus is saying that so we may repent of our sins.

I need to repent of the sins that I have committed. Here is my reminder from God that I am a sinner. I must repent for what I have done. I must turn from my sinful ways. I must return back to the Father.

Father God, forgive me of my sins. I have done wrong in your eyes. Allow your blood to cover it up. I am ashamed of who I am, for I am a sinner, dirty and evil in your eyes. But Lord, with your grace and your mercy, I thank you for your forgiveness. I pray for a renewing of my life in You. I pray that I keep pure and holy. Allow me to be strong in You. I thank you, Lord. I pray this in Jesus name.
Amen.

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