Time for repentance

Revelation 2:21: “I have given her time to repent of her immorality, but she is unwilling.”

God is merciful and just. He showed his mercy by sending us Jesus who died for our sins. He is also just and if we do not repent of our sins and reconcile with Him His judgment might come any time. Do not waste his time that has been given to you for repentance. Turn away from your sins and embrace his salvation. Be willing to listen to His warning. Better be sorry now than for the rest of eternity. Thanks God we have time for repentance. 

Goodness of God leads to repentance

Romans 2:4: “Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?”

Christians want to know how to repent and what helps us to repent. This excerpt states very clearly that God’s goodness leads us to repentance. When you see how merciful and good God is you do not want to do things He does not like and you repent of them. You cannot force yourself to repent. No, repentance is the gift of God. It is a sovereign act of the Holy Spirit. He reveals to us what is wrong with us and causes us to regret that. We simply have to submit ourselves to this revelation and repent.