ODB: tears of repentance
December 11, 2009
The way back to God begins with a broken heart.
READ: Luke 22:54-62
Peter went out and wept bitterly. —Luke 22:62
My husband, a self-proclaimed computer illiterate, purchased a computer to help him with his business. After giving him a few pointers, I left him alone to do some experimenting. It wasn’t long, however, before I heard a slightly panicked voice from the office: “Hey, where’s that ‘uh-oh’ button?”
What he had been looking for, of course, was the “undo” key that lets you backtrack when you’ve made a mistake. Have you ever wished for one of those in life? A provision to reverse, repair, or restore what’s been broken or damaged by sin?
After Jesus’ arrest, Peter, one of His beloved disciples, denied three times that he knew Him. Then, we read, “the Lord turned” and simply “looked at” him. Peter “went out and wept bitterly” (Luke 22:61-62). His tears were most likely tears of shame and repentance. No doubt he wished he could undo his actions. But Peter wasn’t left in his misery. After Jesus’ resurrection, He restored Peter, giving him opportunity to reaffirm his love (John 21:15-17).
When you sorrow over sin in your life, remember that God has provided a method of restoration. “If we confess our sins,” He will “forgive us” and “cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). — Cindy Hess Kasper
Source: Our Daily Bread
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Everyone makes mistakes. Some life-changing. I feel I can really relate to this article. I have made some mistakes that I really wish there was a “backspace” button. But through these ups and downs, I know I have grown more in Christ. This article is as a reminder for me that we have a savior in the Lord.
Many are times i wished i could press the undo button.However from my past mistakes i’ve become firmly rooted in Christ not looking back .Thanks be to God for His grace is sufficient for us.