Jeremiah 3:22 Return, ye backsliding children, [and] I will heal your backslidings. Behold, we come unto thee; for thou [art] the LORD our God.
The nation of Israel was a mess spiritually. They forsook The Lord. They worshipped the false gods of the surrounding nations. This backsliding was the cause of all of their pain and sorrow. Like a betrayed husband crying out to an adulterous wife that He loves, God simply called out to His wayward people to come home. Maybe that is you this morning. For some reason that God ordained and only He can explain, you are reading this blog. You’ve walked away from Christ. You’ve sow needs of profligate living. Like Solomon in the book of Ecclesiastes, you have arrived at the conclusion that to live your life for things and pleasures under the sun is vain and empty. But now what? How do I get back on track?
Do what the prodigal son did: “I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee.” The Lord can fill in all of the details, my friend. Before you try to make amends with those you have hurt or done wrong to, make amends with God. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Now the devil is going to tell you that you are wasting your time. He will accuse you and condemn you for what you have done. But God would say to you, come home today.
Do not cover up your sin or diminish its destructive and hurtful consequences. As long as you are blaming others or something for your sin, you have not repented. Own it, confess it, and turn away from it. “Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin [is] ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done [this] evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, [and] be clear when thou judgest.”
The Father is willing and ready to receive you once again into His home. “The Father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put [it] on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on [his] feet: And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill [it]; and let us eat, and be merry: For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.”
No matter how far away you have drifted or how long you have been away, you are only one step away from home. Come home right now my friend. I can smell the fragrance of the sin offering of Jesus. It’s time to rejoice!
It Sounds great but makes me very sad the way that Church really treats prodigals and back sliders when they return, there were so many members that treated me in such a horrible way And my brother Josh and they continue to, it’s sickening and disturbing not of the Lord still very hurtful we struggle and suffer enough against the world against demons Our church should always be a safe haven & a refuge for those of us who struggle and suffer I’m very disappointed At those who made me feel even worse than I did when I was back sliding. I have forgiven those who have hurt me but the pain still remains and I asked God every day to sustain me so that I won’t backslide again. It’s very sad when your church treats you worse than the world. I can only say that God is sovereign & in control of it all so I need to accept that and move on but it still is very hurtful sad and bothers me especially from the elders of the church. I put my trust in Jesus for all things. He is preparing a table for me & knows me & my heart. Praying this message regarding prodigals would be taught & received more throughout the church ..
We are to pray for & love one another , not judge condemn & ridicule those who love Jesus & have repented, right out the front door. Love you & thank you those that have stood by me. Real followers of Christ. Praying for Pharisees wolves and all others w impure motives & wrong hearts not of the Lord to be saved or removed in Jesus name. And praying for my brother Josh.
Gb
Megan