Making Repentance Clear - 03

Who Owes Who?

This study investigates the 3rd of 5 principles drawn from Daniel’s portrayal of clear repentance as described in Daniel 9:7-10. Daniel’s relationship with God included a clear understanding of what belongs to God and what belongs to sinful men.

Unlike Esau, who mourned his loss but not his sin, Daniel did not barter with God for a blessing while bypassing shame for his sinful behavior. A profound sense of personal and public debt produced “confusion of face” (KJV) or “open shame” (NKJV). Daniel was not interested in a tickling message that touched the sin wound lightly while pronouncing, “Peace, Peace; when there is no peace.”

Knowing something of the glory, honour, and blessedness of His Redeemer, Daniel poured out his heart in the language of mourning love, otherwise known as Repentance.