Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: ‘Matthew 3:8’
Do you remember the moment that you were saved? Maybe the preacher or whoever was speaking to you used the word “repentance.” Repentance is something that is quite integral to the Gospel and something that we do when we choose to follow Jesus Christ. It is, quite literally, a turning around of one’s life and orientation from following oneself to following God in obedience.
Repentance is meant to bear fruit. You can see the fruit of repentance in someone’s life. They don’t do the same things that they used to do; they don’t fall into the same sinful temptations that they used to. This is a process of sanctification that takes time and doesn’t just happen instantly. However, the question must be asked: are you bearing fruit as you keep the course of repentance?
What things in your life have you not yet completely turned over to God? What areas are you not allowing God to speak into your life? What desires of your own are you still valuing over God’s desires for you to become more like His Son Jesus Christ?
Take some time to pray over these things and ask God for the strength to bear fruit in repentance. With the help of the Holy Spirit, you can bear repentant fruit.
Let us Pray:
Dear Lord almighty Heavenly Father, I am sorry for all of the times that I have kept pursuing my desires despite my commitment to You. I know that I am not perfect and I still sin. However, I pray that You would help me to pursue You more daily so that I can become more like Your Son Jesus Christ and the person that You created me to be. Help me to learn how to better obey and how to choose to listen to you’re Holy Spirit. Thank you dear Lord almighty Heavenly Father, I pray this throughout the mighty glorious name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Much LoVe, JoY, Peace and Blessings, through Jesus Christ, our almighty, wonderful, dear infinite loving Lord, Saviour and Redeemer, in who we faithfully abide, trust, believe and abundantly do receive throughout His marvelous righteous Word and His truth fulfilling Holy Spirit.
