Day 3: Proclaiming Repentance as a Gift
Focus for USA
We continue our 24 hours of continuous prayer for the USA on Zoom. This will conclude at 9 PM (AEST) tonight. Both the USA and Australia need revival, repentance and deliverance. See here for more details.
Intention
To attract souls for Christ by displaying fruits worthy of repentance.
Scripture
“Therefore, bear fruits worthy of repentance… I indeed baptise you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”
– Matthew 3:8, 11
Reflection
As recorded in Matthew 3, John the Baptist was standing in the Jordan River, preaching about the fruits worthy of repentance.
John the Baptist was speaking about the fruits the Apostle Paul urged Christians in Galatia to show in their lives. In Galatians 5:22–23 he writes, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such, there is no law.”
Instead of simply attending church as a tradition, as a cultural long-standing practice in your family, decide to seek for yourself the kingdom that Jesus first declared when He began preaching, “Repent, the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17).
When you repent, turning your heart and mind to God, freely choosing to die to your old rebellious self and your agenda, believing Jesus rose from the dead and He is now Lord in heaven and on earth, He then gives you His ‘fire’ – His indwelling Holy Spirit.
Repentance is a gift, not a punishment. It brings life, not death.
Paul also writes that the first fruit of the Holy Spirit is love (Galatians 5:22). When we put love into practice with others, we are “bearing fruit worthy of repentance”.
Your family, friends, and neighbours will see the godly change in you. Your testimony of the gift of repentance changing you will be a powerful witness to win souls for Christ!
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Prayer
Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Holy Name, open up hearts and minds to Your gift of repentance.
May there be a move of God that awakens the ‘ecclesia’ – Your Church – to proclaim repentance as a gift, not a punishment. May many see it as a way, Your way, to bring many into Your kingdom.
May the godly roots in this nation, and every nation, be restored with Your gift of repentance. Amen.
Author Bio
Pastor Jeffrey Daly is the Founder and Executive Director of National Day of Repentance, a ministry focusing solely on personal and national repentance. This ministry provides resources, including days of repentance in many nations, to encourage the Body of Christ in preparation for the Bridegroom’s return.
Prayer Points and Purpose for GO Month 2024
- To worship Jesus and give extravagant praise to God. 1 Chron 16:23–31.
- To pray for revival, repentance and deliverance for Australia and for millions to find Christ. Acts 2:1–41.
- To pray for five people by name to find Christ and share the gospel with those five in May. Matt 28:18–20.
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Wonderful devotion dear brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a helpful gift …repentance…thanks