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Devotional - 23rd Jul 2021

 '...Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand' (Matthew 3:2).

John the Baptist was calling to repentance the Jewish nation in his day. He was sent by God to prepare the way for Jesus's ministry on earth.  Today, the same call is given to the world to repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand. We are called to confess our sins and submit to the will of God. Turning from sin is necessary for each of us, in order to gain eternal life with Christ. The Jewish people were looking for a physical kingdom, wherein the coming Messiah would overthrow the Romans and establish peace and prosperity in their nation. This misconception led them to reject Christ as the Messiah and Son of God. However, the kingdom of God then was a more spiritual one, where Christ would begin to rule on earth by ruling in the hearts of those who choose to follow Him. Jesus came down from heaven, ministered to all people, died on the cross, rose and ascend to heaven, where he is interceding on our behalf, before the Father. One day He will return to this earth as the King of kings, Lord of lords to claim all those who accepted, believed and obeyed Him. There are some people who are like the Jews; they have hardened their hearts, blocked their ears and blind their eyes, turning to their ungodly ways. They believe Christ is just a prophet, not the Son of God who died for them. The cry is still the same, turn from your ungodly ways and return to the Lord your God, purify your heart and repent. Let us not miss the glorious opportunity of eternity with Jesus. All who are saved by grace through faith in Christ must stay true to Christ who has secure their salvation by his precious blood. He will return with great power and glory to claim His Kingdom and his faithful people and destroy sin and Satan forever. Those who fail to repent and accept His righteousness, will have no place in the earth made new. Let us heed the call to repent and return to God, because Jesus is coming soon!

Have a wonderful day and a blessed weekend

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