Luke 12:39-40 But know this, that if the master of the
house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and
not allowed his house to be broken into. Therefore you also be ready, for
the Son of Man comes at an hour when you think not.
When I studied the Jewish roots of many of Yeshua's (Jesus')
parables, and I came across an interesting saying from a Jewish Rabbi that
I believe has something to teach us.
Rabbi Eliezer said, "Repent one day before your death." His
disciples asked him, "Does then one know what day he will die?" "Then all
the more reason to repent today", he replied, "lest he die tomorrow, and
thus his whole life is spent in repentance."
When I first became a believer, I thought by simply dealing with my
outward sins that I could live a state of sinlessness. But it wasn't long
before the Lord began revealing and dealing with my inward sins and
attitudes. Now, and the longer I walk with Him, I understand more and more
the meaning of daily repentance!
If we truly want to be free and walk in His liberty, we cannot
avoid this crucial requirement for freedom. Because we cannot receive His
forgiveness without it, repentance must be a way of life for us [1 John
1:9].
Staying close to the Lord is His
heart's desire for us...but one of the main conditions for it is walking in
regular repentance. When we walk in humility and truthfulness about our sin
-- we are walking in the light, and the blood of Jesus keeps cleansing us
from sin. In that condition we are so much more able to love the Lord and
those around us -- with Him, touching one life at a time. So, let's lay
down our pride and turn to Him every day....with genuine repentance! (George, Baht Rivka, Elianna & Obadiah)
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