The Beauty of Repentance

What is repentance : the act of regretting or sorrow for wrong doing

When we need to repent: when we hurt someone

Why we need to repentance : so that relationship can be restored

How to Repent: True repentance involves a determination to change one's behavior.

Repent means to feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin. It involves recognizing that one's actions were wrong, feeling genuinely sorry for them, and making a commitment to change one's behavior to avoid repeating those actions in the future. Repentance often includes asking for forgiveness and making amends where possible.

Lets Look about Repentance in three points.

To restore the damaged relationship and bring forgiveness.

Timely repentance saves you from bigger/hidden sin.

Repentance bring you joy.

To restore the damaged relationship and bring forgiveness.

Some relationships are precious and should be maintained for our own benefits.

Our relationship with Jesus is incredibly precious because it is the foundation of our spiritual life and eternal hope. Here’s why:

Source of Love and Grace: Jesus' love for us is unconditional and sacrificial, demonstrated by His death on the cross for our sins. Through Him, we receive God's grace and forgiveness, which we could never earn on our own.

Path to Eternal Life: Jesus is the way to eternal life. By believing in Him and maintaining a close relationship, we have the promise of living forever with God in heaven (John 14:6).

Guidance and Strength: Jesus provides guidance, wisdom, and strength for our daily lives. He walks with us through every challenge, offering peace and comfort (Matthew 11:28-30).

Restoration and Transformation: Through our relationship with Jesus, we are made new. He transforms our hearts, renews our minds, and restores us to the people God created us to be (2 Corinthians 5:17).

Unbreakable Bond: Jesus promises that nothing can separate us from His love (Romans 8:38-39). This relationship is secure, providing us with hope, purpose, and joy.

In summary, our relationship with Jesus is the most valuable and secure connection we can have, offering love, guidance, transformation, and eternal life.

Jesus is the light of this world

John 8:12 “Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world! The one who follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.””

With him every plce you go will be fill with light.

every relationship will be filled with his light

Devil will try to stop you from Repenting because he knows God loves you and will forgive you

Romans 5:8 “but God demonstrates his own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

तर परमेश्‍वरले हाम्रा निम्‍ति उहाँको प्रेम यसैमा देखाउनुहुन्‍छ, कि हामी पापी छँदै ख्रीष्‍ट हाम्रा निम्‍ति मर्नुभयो।

. King David (Psalm 51, 2 Samuel 11-12):

The Sin: King David committed adultery with Bathsheba and then arranged for her husband, Uriah, to be killed in battle to cover up his sin.

Repentance: After being confronted by the prophet Nathan, David was deeply remorseful. He wrote Psalm 51, a heartfelt prayer of repentance, asking God for mercy and a clean heart: "Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions" (Psalm 51:1).

Forgiveness: God forgave David, though there were still consequences for his actions. Despite his sins, David is remembered as a man after God’s own heart because of his genuine repentance (Acts 13:22 “And after removing him, he raised up David for their king, about whom he also said, testifying, ‘I have found David the son of Jesse to be a man in accordance with my heart, who will carry out all my will.’” ).

2. The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32):

The Sin: In this parable told by Jesus, a young man demands his inheritance from his father and then squanders it on reckless living. He ends up destitute and alone.

Repentance: Realizing his mistake, the young man decides to return to his father and confess his sins, saying, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son" (Luke 15:21).

Forgiveness: The father, representing God, sees his son returning from a distance and runs to embrace him. He forgives him completely and celebrates his return, illustrating God’s readiness to forgive those who repent.

3. The Apostle Peter (Luke 22:54-62, John 21:15-19):

The Sin: Peter, one of Jesus’ closest disciples, denied knowing Jesus three times during Jesus’ arrest and trial, despite having earlier vowed to stand by Him.

Repentance: After realizing what he had done, Peter was filled with remorse and wept bitterly. This shows his deep regret for denying Jesus (Luke 22:62).

Forgiveness: After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to Peter and asked him three times if he loved Him, giving Peter the opportunity to reaffirm his love and commitment. Jesus then restored Peter to his role as a leader among the disciples (John 21:15-19).

4. The Woman Caught in Adultery (John 8:1-11):

The Sin: A woman caught in the act of adultery was brought before Jesus by religious leaders, who wanted to stone her according to the Law of Moses.

Repentance: While the text does not explicitly state her verbal repentance, her situation and Jesus' response indicate her awareness of her sin.

Forgiveness: Jesus said, "Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her." When no one condemned her, Jesus told her, "Neither do I condemn you. Go now and leave your life of sin" (John 8:11). Jesus forgave her and encouraged her to live a new, righteous life.

5. Zacchaeus the Tax Collector (Luke 19:1-10):

The Sin: Zacchaeus was a chief tax collector, a profession known for corruption and extortion in Jesus' time. He was considered a sinner by his community.

Repentance: After meeting Jesus, Zacchaeus was moved to repentance. He pledged to give half of his wealth to the poor and to repay anyone he had cheated four times the amount.

Forgiveness: Jesus responded by saying, "Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost" (Luke 19:9-10). Zacchaeus' repentance led to his forgiveness and a transformed life.

2. Timely repentance saves you from bigger/hidden sin.

The proverb "A stitch in time saves nine" means that taking prompt action to fix a small problem early on can prevent it from becoming a much bigger issue later. In other words, addressing a problem when it first arises will save you from having to deal with a more complicated and time-consuming situation in the future. I remember as a kid small fight turned into long term gap in between friendship. The longer we take to tell sorry the harder it becomes to apologise later. The tiny gap we had then can turn into big ocean.

Living with unpepented sin is like Cancer in sprit.

There can be sin in your life which has become more like a habit and you are so comfortable with it that you don't feel like you are sinning at all.

Like : lie, intoxicating eating habits, using slang words, watching porn, accepting bribe, giving false testimony, stealing, adultery,

There are christian who are secret sinner, some are addicted to watching nude scene and pictures gilrs showing off the body and boys showing off their six packs, when you desier and watch such picture you are committing sin,

although you have committed sin in secret thats is hidden in you heart and mind i cannot confront you but remember these sin are recorded in the book of life.

I am sorry but you are suffering from cancer in you spirit.

cancer is curable in early stage, so is your sin.

If with the hand they smoke cigarette the same hand joint to say Jai Mashi and other service of God

With eye you see porn and and with the same eye you read bible.

Such persone has become comfortable living with the sin, you are very dangerous to the church you are carrying a virus that can corrupt other too.

Therer are consequences for not repenting timly.

Pharaoh (Exodus 7-14) Stubborn: Pharaoh refused to release the Israelites despite repeated warnings and plagues. His stubbornness led to the death of Egypt's firstborns and the drowning of his army in the Red Sea.

King Saul A careless King (1 Samuel 13, 15, 31): Saul repeatedly disobeyed God and showed superficial repentance. He was eventually rejected as king and died by suicide in battle.

Jezebel (2 Kings 9): Jezebel promoted idolatry and wickedness. She remained unrepentant and met a violent death, fulfilling Elijah’s prophecy, Dog devour her body.

The Rich Man (Luke 16:19-31): In Jesus' parable, a rich man ignored a poor beggar named Lazarus. After death, he was tormented in Hades while Lazarus was comforted, with no chance for repentance.

Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11): This couple lied about their donation to the early church. They were struck dead immediately as punishment for their deceit.

These stories emphasize the serious consequences of refusing to repent.

repentance can indeed bring joy. In the Bible, repentance is often linked to a renewal of spirit, forgiveness, and the restoration of a right relationship with God. This process of turning away from sin and returning to God brings deep, lasting joy, as it frees individuals from guilt and brings them into the light of God's grace and love.

Biblical Insights on Repentance and Joy:

Luke 15:7 (NIV):

Jesus said, "I tell you that in the same way, there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent."Meaning: Repentance not only brings joy to the person who repents but also causes great joy in heaven.

Psalm 51:12 (NIV):

"Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

"Meaning: David, in his prayer of repentance, asks God to restore the joy that comes from being in a right relationship with Him. Repentance leads to the renewal of joy in God's salvation.

Acts 3:19 (NIV):

"Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord."

Meaning: Repentance brings about spiritual refreshment and renewal, which leads to a sense of peace and joy.

Why Repentance Brings Joy:

Freedom from Guilt: When you repent, you experience the relief and joy of being forgiven, free from the burden of guilt.

Restored Relationship: Repentance restores your relationship with God, leading to a deeper sense of peace and fulfillment.

New Beginning: Repentance allows for a fresh start, filling your life with hope and joy as you walk in God's ways.

Summary:

Repentance is not just about turning away from sin; it is also about turning towards God, which brings profound joy and spiritual renewal. This joy is both personal and shared by heaven, as repentance reflects a heart that is open to God’s transformative love.