“That in his name repentance and remission of sins should be preached among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem” (Luke 24:47).
There are conversions that do not withstand the test of time because they were born without conviction of sin. When the heart is not broken, the seed falls on shallow soil—and the first gust of opposition is enough to uproot what seemed like faith. True repentance is the foundation of spiritual life; without it, the initial emotion fades and a person returns to old ways, as if nothing had happened. It is the pain of sin that prepares the soul to receive forgiveness and remain steadfast.
This steadfastness grows in those who choose to walk in the magnificent commandments of the Most High. Obedience protects the heart from shallowness and leads it to the root of living faith. Whoever hears the Word and puts it into practice is not shaken by storms, for their roots are anchored in the rock—and fruit appears, even in the midst of trials.
So, examine your heart and allow God to convince you of what needs to be left behind. The Father does not despise the truly repentant, but strengthens and leads them to the Son, where faith becomes deep, constant, and fruitful. Adapted from D. L. Moody. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Beloved Father, I praise You because Your truth calls me to repentance and teaches me what genuine faith is.
Lord, help me to live according to Your magnificent commandments, so that my faith may have deep roots and bear fruit that glorifies You.
Oh, dear God, I thank You because You grant me a broken and true heart. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law is the fertile soil where my faith grows. Your commandments are the roots that keep me firm in the midst of storms. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
