The Need to Repent

“...Thus says the Lord God, ‘Repent and turn away from your idols, and turn your faces away from all your abominations.’” Ezekiel 14:6

A call is sounded by Christian leaders across our nation. It is a call to confession of sin, of repentance. Otherwise, it is but a matter of time until God must judge us for unrighteousness.

Repentance leads to revival. This is the Biblical pattern.

If this country is to be spared God’s judgement, who must repent? Most obviously, the people. And specifically, our leaders. God sent pestilence upon the nation of Israel because of the sin of their king.

“Then David spoke to the Lord when he saw the angel who was striking down the people, and said, ‘Behold, it is I who have sinned, and it is I who have done wrong; but these sheep, what have they done? Please let Thy hand be against me and against my father's house.’” II Samuel 24:17

Americans have ceased to be amazed at dishonest legislators, law enforcement officers and other authority figures. Review your prayer journal involving those in authority.

These men and women face incredible pressures. Their position alone make them prime targets for the enemy. Pray for their strength and moral integrity.

There are those who currently lead in this country, and this state, who need to repent if God is to bless us. Pray for the conviction of the Holy Spirit to move them to sincere repentance.

Repentance: There must be sorrow for wrong doing, forgiveness which brings relief, and a turn to the right direction.