Romans 2:4
4 ...Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and restraint and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?
This verse really stood out for me this week. I think we very often repent out of a fear of the wrath of God - but this verse says it is His Kindness that leads us to repentance. It made me think - if we 'measure' or 'compare' our own kindness against His kindness, what would it look like? It would be pale against His brightness to say the least.
It really is God's kindness that makes us see our sin. To know how far we have fallen short of His glory and then still receive His grace and kindness - that leads us to dig deep in true repentance.
Point to ponder:
Do you really know God's kindness? The kindness that leads to true repentance of a sinful heart? If not ask God to give you a supernatural revelation of His kindness toward you this week, and see what happens to your heart in terms of repentance.
Matt Redman et. al.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: only a member of this blog may post a comment.