Evening: Psalm 77; Luke 3:1-14
John the Baptist proclaimed “repentance” for forgiveness and healing of broken relationships. Repentance is a 180-degree about-face; not just a change of mind or heart, but a reversal of actions to correct previous mistaken actions – those who have enjoyed 2 coats should now give one to someone who has none; those who have enjoyed plenty of food should start to share it; tax collectors should stop extorting money. “Sorry” is not enough. A change of mind and heart must lead to a change of behaviour … then and only then is it possible to actually benefit from forgiveness.
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