Friday, September 14, 2007

September 14

God Is Patient

With those who repent
Jonah 3:3-10

Read the Bible through:
AM -
Isaiah 13-14 : PM - 2 Corinthians 3

Then God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God relented from the disaster that He had said He would bring upon them, and He did not do it
(Jonah 3:10).

The book NO COMPROMISE: The Life Story of Keith Green, tells Keith tried everything this life had to offer. He tried music, drugs, and religion. He realized that none of these things could make him happy, so he decided to try Jesus. Keith found when he did turn to Jesus, God was right there waiting patiently on him. Keith repented of his sins and found true joy from a relationship with Christ. God forgave Keith for all of the things he had done, and God went on to use Keith in a music ministry that touched the lives of millions.

God was patient with the people of Nineveh, too. When the people listened to the message God sent through the prophet Jonah, they repented. They were sorry for their actions, and God had compassion on them. He forgave them and did not bring destruction upon their city. God will also be patient with us when we repent.

God, help me to realize my sins and repent.