There are some distinctive sounds. In an urban area, it might be a smoke detector, a police or ambulance siren. In the wilderness, it might be the bugle of an elk, the howl of a timber wolf or the laugh of a loon. There is a call that we must not ignore, the call to repent.
All of us are sinners in need of God’s grace. None of us can redeem ourselves in God’s eyes. That’s only made possible by accepting the sacrifice that Jesus Christ made on our behalf. We recognize our sins and inability to remedy the situation. Then we repent and accept Jesus’ sacrifice by faith.
It sounds easy. Salvation is free for the asking, but in truth, the vast majority of people will reject the call. Everyone hears it, but most are willing to walk away. We are without excuse.
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, both His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. Romans 1:18-20
Despite the call to repent.The people of Jesus’ day even rejected Him directly.
There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens everyone. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to what was His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him. John 1:9-11
That might discourage us from calling people to repent and accept Jesus. Yet the very next line in John’s gospel makes it worthwhile.
But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. John 1:12-13
For those who will repent and turn, the rewards are both incredible and eternal. We must continue to proclaim the truth even though most will reject it.
The Holy Spirit transforms hearts, but God has called His church to be beacons of light, evangelists, and proclaimers of truth. He alone is responsible for the results, but you and I are blessed to share in bringing people rewards beyond measure.
We testify to the truth in word and deed. We testify through our love for those in and out of the church. We proclaim the call to repent and accept Jesus
We pray for those we love, but we also pray for and forgive our enemies.
The work the LORD has done in our lives and continues to do calls out to a dark and hurting world. Do not despair, my dear friends, some will hear the call and open their hearts.
Hallelu Yah (Praise God)
Be blessed
Kevin
Soli Deo Gloria (For the glory of God alone)
SUMMARY
God makes Himself known to every person through creation and conscience, leaving no one without excuse — yet most will still reject the call to repent. For those who do respond, the reward is becoming children of God, making the proclamation always worth it.
KEY POINTS
Every person hears God’s call to repent, but most will suppress the truth and walk away
Salvation is free by faith in Christ’s sacrifice, yet rejection — even of Jesus Himself — is the more common response
The few who receive Him make continued proclamation of the gospel eternally worthwhile
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